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السرفوت

Root entry · 8 derived lemmas

This root entry describes a specific type of small creature, often associated with glassmaking and fire. It details its appearance, habitat, and life cycle in relation to heat.

Derived headwords

السرفوتnoun
  1. 1.
    creatureclassical

    A small, lizard-like creature, similar to a gecko. It is said to originate in the furnaces of glassmakers.

دويبةnoun
  1. 1.
    small creatureboth

    A diminutive form referring to a small animal or insect.

سام أبرصnoun
  1. 1.
    geckoclassical

    A type of lizard, specifically a gecko, used as a point of comparison for the السرفوت.

كورnoun
  1. 1.
    furnacesclassical

    Plural of 'kur', referring to ovens or furnaces, particularly those used in glassmaking.

زجاجينnoun
  1. 1.
    glassmakersclassical

    Plural of 'zajaj', referring to those who work with or make glass.

حيةadjective
  1. 1.
    aliveboth

    Possessing life; not dead.

خمدتverb
  1. 1.
    to die outboth

    To cease to burn or glow; to become extinguished.

ماتتverb
  1. 1.
    to dieboth

    To cease to live; to expire.

Parallel reading

دويبة كسام أبرص
A small creature like a gecko.
تتولد في كور الزجاجين
It originates in the furnaces of the glassmakers.
لا تزال حية ما دامت النار مضطرمة
It remains alive as long as the fire is burning.
فإذا خمدت خمدت ماتت
And when it (the fire) dies down, it (the creature) dies.