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الخمج

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily denotes corruption, decay, and a lack of vitality. It extends to physical putrefaction, moral degradation, and a decline in reputation or well-being.

Derived headwords

الخَمَجnoun
  1. 1.
    Lethargyboth

    A state of sluggishness, weakness, or lack of energy.

  2. 2.
    Putrefactionboth

    The process of decay and decomposition, especially of flesh.

  3. 3.
    Corruptionboth

    Moral or ethical decay, a decline in principles or character.

  4. 4.
    Spoilageboth

    The state of being ruined or spoiled, applied to dates, religion, or character.

  5. 5.
    Bad reputationboth

    A negative or unfavorable public perception.

  6. 6.
    Nameclassical

    A proper noun or designation.

خَمَجَانname
  1. 1.
    Place nameclassical

    A place name, specifically mentioned as being in Bakarzin and near Shiraz.

خَمْجَةadjective
  1. 1.
    Sick (camel)classical

    A female camel that refuses to drink water due to illness.

مُخْمَجadjective
  1. 1.
    Corrupt (morals)both

    A person whose morals or character are corrupted or depraved.

Parallel reading

الخَمَج، محركة: الفتور، وإنتان اللحم، وفساد التمر والدين والخلق، وسوء الثناء، واسم.
Al-khamaj, with vowels: lethargy, putrefaction of flesh, corruption of dates, religion, and character, and bad reputation, and a name.
وخمايجان: ة بكارزين، وع قرب شيراز
And Khumayjan: a place in Bakarzin, and near Shiraz.
وناقة خمجة، كفرحة: ما تذوق الماء لعلة.
And a female camel khamjah, like farhah: one that does not taste water due to illness.
ورجل مخمج الأخلاق، كمعظم: فاسدها.
And a man mukhmáj al-akhlaq, like mu'azzam: corrupt in his morals.