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حمطر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

The root 'حمطر' primarily relates to the concept of filling or making something full, particularly a waterskin. It also extends to a state of being well-provided or dignified, as seen in the description of camels.

Derived headwords

حَمْطَرَverb
  1. 1.
    to fillboth

    To fill something, specifically a waterskin, to its capacity.

  2. 2.
    to stringclassical

    To string a bow, meaning to attach the bowstring.

مُحَمْطَرَةadjective
  1. 1.
    filledclassical

    Describing a waterskin that has been filled.

  2. 2.
    standing, dignifiedclassical

    Describing camels that are standing in a stately and dignified manner, implying they are well-provided or prosperous.

Parallel reading

حمطر القربة: ملأها
He filled the waterskin: he made it full.
و القوس: وترها
And the bow: he strung it.
وإبل محمطرة: قائمة موقرة
And camels that are muhamtara: standing and dignified.