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البءب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root describes characteristics of horses, specifically focusing on their physical build and gait. It denotes shortness, stoutness, a wide stride, and a long reach or capacity.

Derived headwords

البُؤْبnoun
  1. 1.
    Short horseclassical

    A horse that is short in stature.

  2. 2.
    Stout horseclassical

    A horse that is fleshy and thick-bodied.

  3. 3.
    Wide-striding horseclassical

    A horse that has a broad and expansive gait.

  4. 4.
    Far-reaching horseclassical

    A horse that has a long capacity or reach.

Parallel reading

القصير من الخيل
The short one among horses.
الغليظ اللحم
The thick-fleshed one.
الفسيح الخطو
The wide-striding one.
البعيد القدر
The far-reaching one.