الذعلبة

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes swiftness and lightness, often associated with speed, agility, and a lack of encumbrance. It extends to concepts of urgency, smallness, and even the worn or tattered state of clothing.

Derived headwords

الذعلبةnoun

1.
Swift she-camelclassical
A female camel that is characterized by its speed and swiftness.
2.
Light, urgent matterclassical
A matter or task that is considered minor, easily handled, or requiring quick attention.
3.
Edge or strip of clothclassical
The border or a cut piece of fabric, often one that is attached or hangs.

الذعلبnoun

1.
Swift she-camelclassical
A female camel known for its speed, similar to the meaning of الذعلبة.

النعامةnoun

1.
Ostrichboth
A large, fast-running bird, used here as a comparison for speed.

الذعلوبnoun

1.
Strip of clothclassical
A piece of fabric that is cut off or hangs, similar to الذعلبة.

ذعاليبadjective

1.
Worn-out, old (clothing)classical
Describing a garment that is old, worn, and possibly tattered.

المتذعلبnoun

1.
Lightly clothed personclassical
Someone who is wearing very few or light garments.
2.
One who moves stealthilyclassical
A person who moves or travels in a hidden or stealthy manner.
3.
One who is lying downclassical
A person who is in a reclining or lying position.

Parallel reading

الذعلبة، بالكسر: الناقة السريعة

Al-dha'labah, with kasrah: the swift she-camel.

كالذعلب

Like the swift she-camel.

والنعامة

And the ostrich.

والحاجة الخفيفة

And the light, minor matter.

وطرف الثوب

And the edge of the garment.

أو ما تقطع منه فتعلق

Or what is cut from it and hangs.

كالذعلوب

Like the hanging strip of cloth.

وثوب ذعاليب: خلق

And a garment of dh'aalib: old and worn.

والمتذعلب: الخفيف الثياب

And al-mutadha'lib: lightly clothed.

والمنطلق في استخفاء

And one who moves stealthily.

والمضطجع

And one who is lying down.