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الهقب

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of spaciousness and breadth. It extends to descriptions of large or robust beings, particularly ostriches, and also encompasses terms for firmness and a specific command used for horses.

Derived headwords

الهَقَبnoun
  1. 1.
    Spaciousnessboth

    The state or quality of being wide, broad, or extensive.

كهْجَفadjective
  1. 1.
    Wide-throatedclassical

    Describing someone or something with a large or wide throat.

  2. 2.
    Large and tall ostrichclassical

    Referring to a large and tall ostrich, or any large and tall creature.

الهَقْبَقَبadjective
  1. 1.
    Solid and strongclassical

    Describing something that is firm, robust, and powerful.

هَقَبverb
  1. 1.
    To urge horsesclassical

    A command or utterance used to urge horses forward.

Parallel reading

السعة.
Spaciousness.
الواسع الحلق
The wide-throated one.
والضخم الطويل من النعام وغيره.
And the large and tall one among ostriches and others.
الصلب الشديد.
The solid and strong one.
زجر للخيل.
A command for horses.