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المثمعد

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe qualities of outward appearance, specifically focusing on fairness, good complexion, and pleasant features. It is used to describe people, particularly young men, who possess these attractive physical attributes.

Derived headwords

المثمعدّadjective
  1. 1.
    Fair-skinnedboth

    Describing someone who has a light or clear complexion.

  2. 2.
    Good-lookingboth

    Possessing a pleasing or attractive appearance.

  3. 3.
    Well-featuredclassical

    Having handsome or well-proportioned facial features.

ثمعدadjective
  1. 1.
    Fair-skinnedboth

    Having a fair or clear complexion.

  2. 2.
    Good-lookingboth

    Possessing a pleasing appearance.

Parallel reading

المثمعد، كمضمحل، من الوجوه: الظاهر البشرة، الحسن السحنة.
Al-mutham'ad, like mutmahill, among faces: one who is apparent in complexion, beautiful in countenance.
وغلام ثمعد.
And a fair-skinned boy.