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العصلب

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root describes qualities of strength, robustness, and intensity. It encompasses physical power, a strong constitution, and even the intensity of emotions like anger.

Derived headwords

العَصْلَبadjective
  1. 1.
    strongboth

    Possessing great physical strength and a robust constitution.

  2. 2.
    sturdyboth

    Of solid and powerful build, implying resilience.

العُصْلُبadjective
  1. 1.
    strongboth

    Possessing great physical strength and a robust constitution.

  2. 2.
    sturdyboth

    Of solid and powerful build, implying resilience.

العَصْلَبِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    strongboth

    Relating to or characterized by strength and robustness.

  2. 2.
    sturdyboth

    Possessing a strong and resilient nature.

العَصْلُوبadjective
  1. 1.
    tallboth

    Of significant height, often implying a strong or imposing stature.

  2. 2.
    turbulentclassical

    Characterized by unrest or agitation, possibly referring to a restless or powerful nature.

العَصْلَبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    intense angerclassical

    A state of extreme fury or wrath.

Parallel reading

العصلب، بالضم وبالفتح، والعصلبي، منسوبة، والعصلوب: القوي، الشديد الخلق، العظيم.
Al-ʿaṣlab (with damma and with fatha), al-ʿaṣlabī (attributed), and al-ʿaṣlūb: the strong, the robust of creation, the great.
وكقنفذ: الطويل المضطرب.
And like qunfudh: the tall, the turbulent.
والعصلبة: شدة الغضب.
And al-ʿaṣlabah: intensity of anger.