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كلء

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to protection, guarding, and preservation. It encompasses the act of watching over something, keeping it safe, and ensuring its continuity. It can also extend to the idea of sustenance and providing for something.

Derived headwords

كَلَأَverb
  1. 1.
    to guardboth

    To watch over and protect something from harm or danger.

  2. 2.
    to preserveboth

    To keep something in its current state or condition, preventing decay or loss.

  3. 3.
    to sustainclassical

    To provide nourishment or support, ensuring survival and well-being.

كِلَاءَةnoun
  1. 1.
    guardianshipboth

    The state or act of being a guardian or protector.

  2. 2.
    protectionboth

    The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.

كَالِئadjective
  1. 1.
    guardianboth

    One who guards or protects.

  2. 2.
    protectorboth

    Someone or something that provides safety and security.

مَكْلُوءadjective
  1. 1.
    guardedboth

    Being under protection or watch.

  2. 2.
    protectedboth

    Kept safe from harm or danger.

كَلِيءadjective
  1. 1.
    protectedclassical

    Having been guarded or preserved.

كَلَاءnoun
  1. 1.
    sustenanceclassical

    That which provides nourishment and support for life.

Parallel reading

كلأ مزمهج: أنيق ناضر كثير.
Elegant, flourishing, abundant.