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العسنج

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be very limited in its usage, primarily referring to a specific type of bird, the male ostrich. Its derived forms are not extensively documented in classical Arabic dictionaries.

Derived headwords

العَسَنْجَجُnoun
  1. 1.
    Male ostrichclassical

    A term specifically denoting the male ostrich.

العَسَنْجَجُnoun
  1. 1.
    Ostrichclassical

    A general term for an ostrich, often used in a context where the male is implied.

Parallel reading

العسنج، كعملس: الظليم.
Al-'asanj, like 'amalasa: the male ostrich.