زمخشر

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This entry appears to be a proper noun, referring to a specific place, likely a village or region. It is associated with a historical anecdote and poetic verses, highlighting its significance or a notable characteristic.

Derived headwords

زَمَخْشَرname

1.
Zamakhsharboth
A place name, specifically a village or region located in the vicinity of Khwarazm.

كِسْفِرْجَلname

1.
Kisfarjalclassical
Another name or a related place name mentioned alongside Zamakhshar, possibly indicating a nearby location or a synonym.

الرَّدَّادname

1.
Al-Raddadclassical
The name of the chief or leader of Zamakhshar, as mentioned in the anecdote.

زمخشverb

1.
to be proud, to boastclassical
This verb form is derived from the root and implies an action of arrogance or excessive self-praise, possibly related to the context of the place or its inhabitants.

زمخ الشراother

1.
pride of the jungleclassical
A poetic phrase used to describe someone who is proud or boasts, likening them to a lion of the jungle.

Parallel reading

اجتاز بها أعرابي فسأل عن اسمها واسم كبيرها

A Bedouin passed by it and asked about its name and the name of its chief.

فقيل: زمخشر، والرداد

He was told: Zamakhshar, and Al-Raddad.

فقال: لا خير في شر ورد

He said: There is no good in evil that comes.

ولم يلمم بها

And he did not approach it.

منها جار الله أبو القاسم محمود بن عمر

Among them is Jar Allah Abu Al-Qasim Mahmud bin Umar.

جميع قرى الدنيا سوى القرية التي ... تبوأها دارا فداء زمخشرا

All the villages of the world, except for the village that... he settled in it as a home, may Zamakhshar be sacrificed for it.

وأحر بأن تزهى زمخشر بامرئ

And it is more fitting that Zamakhshar should be proud of a man.

إذا عد في أسد الشرى زمخ الشرا

If he is counted among the lions of the jungle, boasting with pride.