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قسبند

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This entry discusses the word 'qasband' (قسبند), which is noted as a verb pattern (fel'al) but left unexplained. The lexicographer suggests it might be a loanword, possibly from Persian, referring to something that is tied in the middle or a type of sheep.

Derived headwords

فعللother
  1. 1.
    verb patternclassical

    A verb pattern mentioned in the context of word formations, but its specific meaning or usage was not elaborated upon.

كسبندnoun
  1. 1.
    tied objectclassical

    Something that is tied or bound in the middle, possibly a type of rope or fastening.

كوسبندnoun
  1. 1.
    sheepclassical

    A type of sheep, likely a specific breed or term used for sheep.

Parallel reading

قسبند، مثال فعلل، ذكروه في الأبنية ولم يفسروه
Qasband, like the pattern Fel'al, they mentioned it in the formations and did not explain it.
وعندي أنه معرب: كسبند: لما يشد في الوسط، أو كوسبند: للشاة.
And in my opinion, it is a loanword: Kasband: for what is tied in the middle, or Kawsband: for the sheep.