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الديدب

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a wild ass and also denotes a sentinel or vanguard. It is considered a loanword, possibly from Persian, and its derivatives relate to observation and vigilance.

Derived headwords

الدَّيْدَبnoun
  1. 1.
    wild assclassical

    A wild ass, a type of equine animal known for its untamed nature.

  2. 2.
    sentinelclassical

    A guard or watchman, someone who is posted to observe and protect.

  3. 3.
    vanguardclassical

    The foremost part of an advancing army or naval force; the leading position.

الدَّيْدَبَانnoun
  1. 1.
    sentinelclassical

    A sentinel or watchman, similar to الديدب, often implying a more formal or established role.

  2. 2.
    vanguardclassical

    The vanguard or leading element, particularly in a military context.

الدَّيْدَبُونnoun
  1. 1.
    amusementclassical

    Refers to amusement or entertainment, though its inclusion here is noted as potentially misplaced.

Parallel reading

الديدب: حمار الوحش، والرقيب، والطليعة، كالديدبان، وهو معرب.
The Dydb: the wild ass, the sentinel, and the vanguard, like the Dydban, and it is a loanword.
وهو معرب.
And it is a loanword.
والديدبون: اللهو، هذا موضع ذكره لا النون، ووهم الجوهري.
And the Dydbun: amusement, this is the place of its mention without the 'nun', and Al-Jawhari was mistaken.