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العشرب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe things that are fast, strong, or intense. It is primarily used for a swift arrow, a powerful lion, and someone or something that runs with great speed.

Derived headwords

العَشْرَبnoun
  1. 1.
    swift arrowclassical

    An arrow that has been shot and is moving with great speed.

  2. 2.
    lionclassical

    A powerful and formidable lion.

  3. 3.
    fast runnerclassical

    Someone or something that runs with intense speed and power.

العَشَارِبnoun
  1. 1.
    swift arrowclassical

    A plural form referring to arrows that are shot with great speed.

Parallel reading

السهم الماضي
The swift arrow.
الأسد
The lion.
الشديد الجري
The intense runner.