Lisan al-Arab (Ibn Manzur, d. 711H)

This root describes something that is thick, fleshy, and robust. It can refer to a person or an animal with a substantial build, implying a degree of stoutness or corpulence.

This root primarily deals with the concept of whiteness or paleness, particularly as a skin condition. It extends to describe things that are spotted or have patches of white, and metaphorically to things that are mixed or intermediate.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of shining, gleaming, and sparkling. It extends to meanings of opening, appearing, and moving, particularly in the context of animals like dogs and camels, and also describes a type of fast or arduous journey.

This root primarily relates to concepts of agitation, disturbance, and smallness. It describes physical movements like writhing or striking with a tail, and also refers to small, weak, or slender things, including small creatures and body parts.

This root primarily discusses a type of bird, specifically a small one. It also touches upon its plural forms and a metaphorical use for a slender person. Additionally, a plant is mentioned under a related term.

This root appears to describe the act of fleeing or escaping from someone or something. It conveys a sense of rapid departure or avoidance.

This root describes something as thick, fleshy, and robust. It can refer to physical build or potentially other dense qualities.

This root primarily concerns the concept of deficiency, lack, or reduction. It encompasses ideas of something being incomplete, diminished, or falling short, whether in quantity, quality, or status.

This root primarily describes the act of shedding or removing clothing, often in a hurried or dramatic manner. It can also imply a state of being unclothed or exposed.

The root 'بوص' primarily relates to concepts of surpassing, overtaking, and hastening. It extends to meanings of being ahead, excelling, and also encompasses physical attributes like a large posterior and coloration. The root also touches upon urgency and speed in actions.

This root primarily relates to concepts of constriction, difficulty, and intense mixing or confusion. It describes a state of being trapped or facing hardship, often in a situation with no escape.

This root appears to relate to a specific, possibly archaic, term or concept. The entry is very brief and seems to equate it with another term, 'الدخريص'. Further context is needed to fully understand its semantic range.

This root primarily concerns the concept of being firm, strong, well-made, and well-balanced. It extends to the idea of setting something firmly in place, making it precise, or ensuring its stability and integrity.

This root primarily describes a complaint or pain in the nerves or sinews, often resulting from exertion like walking. It also relates to a specific type of garment or covering.

This root appears to be related to proper nouns, specifically the names of two distant cities, one in the East and one in the West, marking the ends of the known world.

This root appears to relate to concepts of greatness, size, and potentially a specific type of person or animal. The primary derived term describes a man of great stature.

This root primarily relates to plaster (gypsum) and its application. It extends to describe the process of making, applying, and the place of plaster. Figuratively, it can denote fullness, readiness, or aggressive action.

This root appears to be a misspelling or a rare variant. The primary meaning discussed is 'flight' or 'escape', but it is explicitly corrected to a different root (خلبص). Therefore, the root جلبص itself has no established semantic field in classical Arabic.

The root 'جمص' appears to relate to a type of plant. However, its usage and validity are noted as uncertain.

This root primarily describes intense fear, panic, and the physical manifestations associated with it, such as fleeing or wide-eyed terror. It also extends to meanings related to death, being inert, or a state of being unresponsive.

This root appears to be a variant or alternative spelling for another root, 'جاض', which is discussed elsewhere. It does not seem to have independent semantic content or derived lemmas in this entry.

This root primarily describes rapid, intense movement, often associated with running or swiftness. It also extends to descriptions of small or stunted stature, particularly in animals and women, and can denote something of low quality or worth.

This root primarily concerns intense desire, greed, and covetousness for something. It also extends to meanings related to tearing, piercing, or making incisions, particularly in the context of wounds and fabric.

This root appears to relate to the concept of sending water or liquid, and by extension, to something insignificant or of little value, particularly in the context of adornment.

This root primarily describes a small, biting insect or creature, often compared to a flea or tick, known for its painful sting and tendency to infest humans and animals. It also extends to describe a swift or agile movement, and metaphorically, a generous or noble she-camel.

The root 'حصص' primarily relates to concepts of division, portioning, and scarcity, often manifesting as hair loss, barrenness, or a lack of abundance. It also extends to meanings of intense running, intense cold, and the revelation of truth.

The root حفص (ḥafṣ) primarily relates to the concept of gathering or collecting. It also extends to meanings of throwing or letting go, and encompasses various specific nouns for containers, small dwellings, and young animals, particularly lion cubs.

This root primarily relates to the concept of rapid movement, speed, and swift passage. It also encompasses the idea of being moved away or distanced from something.

This root appears to relate to being suspected or accused of something dubious. The primary derived term describes someone who is associated with questionable individuals or actions.

The root حمص primarily relates to concepts of gentle handling, stabilization, and contraction. It extends to describe the chickpea, a type of plant, and a city in Syria. Figuratively, it can refer to a type of theft or a woman's cunning.

This root appears to describe weakness or feebleness, particularly in men. It is used to characterize someone as lacking strength or being frail.

This root appears to be related to evasiveness, trickery, and cunning, particularly in the context of warfare or animal behavior. It also includes a specific kunya (sobriquet) for the fox.

This root appears to describe something small in size or stature. It is primarily used as an adjective to denote a small body or person.

This root primarily concerns the act of mixing, stirring, and preparing food, particularly sweets. It extends to the tools used for this purpose and metaphorically to death.

The root خرص (kharaṣa) primarily relates to estimation, conjecture, and guesswork. This extends to meanings of lying and fabrication, as well as specific agricultural estimations like guessing the yield of date palms. It also encompasses terms for spearheads, parts of weapons, and certain types of jewelry.

This root primarily deals with small, insignificant, or fleeting things, often appearing in negative contexts. It extends to descriptions of small physical objects, young animals, and even abstract concepts like minor amounts or fleeting appearances.

This root appears to relate to the concept of silence or being quiet. The derived forms describe someone who is silent or has fallen silent.

This root primarily concerns the concept of singling out, setting apart, or making something exclusive. It extends to ideas of specialization, particularity, and personal possession, as well as states of need or deficiency.

This root primarily deals with the concept of fleeing or escaping, often in a panicked or hurried manner. It also encompasses the related idea of terror or dread that causes such flight.

The root خمص (kh-m-ṣ) primarily relates to a state of being thin, gaunt, or having a shrunken stomach, often due to hunger. It extends to concepts of emptiness, leanness, and even a specific anatomical feature of the foot. The root also encompasses related ideas like abstaining from something and a type of garment.

This root primarily relates to pigs and their young. It also extends to terms for specific types of birds, particularly those that are plump or edible.

This root appears to relate to the concept of mixing, confusion, or entanglement, particularly in the context of affairs or matters.

This root appears to describe small, falling, or scattered particles, particularly those related to fire or sparks. It also extends to describe something small and insignificant.

This root primarily concerns the concept of being small, little, or insignificant. It extends to describe physical characteristics like smallness of an eye or ear, and metaphorically to small gifts or meager amounts of something obtained.