شمخ
Root entry · 12 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to height, elevation, and loftiness, both physically and metaphorically. It extends to concepts of pride, arrogance, and distance, particularly in relation to geographical features and abstract notions.
Derived headwords
- 1.to be high and loftyboth
Used to describe mountains or elevated terrain, indicating great height and prominence.
- 2.to be arrogantboth
Used to describe a person's demeanor, signifying haughtiness and pride, often expressed through their posture.
- 1.the mountain was highboth
Describes the physical characteristic of a mountain being tall and elevated.
- 1.the man was arrogantboth
Describes a person exhibiting pride and haughtiness, often indicated by the way they hold their nose.
- 1.Shamakh bin Fazarahclassical
A name of a tribe or clan, specifically a branch of the Fazarah tribe. The text notes a correction from 'Jim' (ج) to 'Kha' (خ) in its spelling.
- 1.pride, arroganceboth
The state of being haughty or proud, often associated with holding one's head high.
- 1.distant intentionclassical
Describes an intention or goal that is far-off or difficult to reach.
- 1.arrogantboth
One who holds their nose high in pride or arrogance.
- 1.Al-Shammakhclassical
A name given to poets, specifically those who are proud or hold their heads high. The text lists several individuals with this appellation.
- 1.loftiness, heightboth
The state of being high, elevated, or prominent, often used for geographical features.
- 2.arroganceboth
The quality of being proud and haughty.
- 1.distant desertclassical
Describes a desert or open, desolate area that is far away and vast.
- 1.Shamakhboth
A name, possibly referring to a person or a place. The text mentions it as a plural form of 'Al-Shammakh'.
- 1.Abu Amirclassical
A kunyah (patronymic name) associated with the root 'shamakh', possibly referring to a person known for pride or loftiness.