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الشيتان

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a small, scattered group or collection of things, particularly locusts. It denotes a limited quantity or a sparse gathering.

Derived headwords

الشِّيتَانnoun
  1. 1.
    small groupclassical

    A small, scattered group or collection, often referring to locusts or similar insects.

Parallel reading

الشيتان من الجراد وغيره: جماعة قليلة.
Al-shīttān, from locusts and other things: a small group.