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الغضافر

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of lions and their characteristics, extending to terms for heaviness and coarseness. It describes the lion as a powerful and formidable creature, and also encompasses adjectives for a rough or uncouth disposition.

Derived headwords

الغَضَافِرnoun
  1. 1.
    lionboth

    A term for a lion, often implying its strength and ferocity.

غَضْفَرٌnoun
  1. 1.
    heavinessclassical

    The state or quality of being heavy or weighty.

الغَضْفَرِadjective
  1. 1.
    coarseboth

    Characterized by roughness, lack of refinement, or coarseness in manner or appearance.

  2. 2.
    uncouthboth

    Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward and clumsy.

الغُنْضُفَرadjective
  1. 1.
    coarseclassical

    Similar to الغضفر, denoting a coarse or rough disposition.

  2. 2.
    uncouthclassical

    Lacking refinement or polish; rough in manner.

Parallel reading

الغضافر، كعلابط: الأسد.
Al-Ghadhafir, like 'alaabit: the lion.
وغضفر: ثقل.
And Ghadhfar: heaviness.
والغضفر: الجافي الغليظ، كالغنضفر، بتقديم النون.
And Al-Ghadhfar: the coarse, the rough, like Al-Ghundufar, with the nun placed first.