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غلام

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of a young boy or servant. It encompasses terms for youth, immaturity, and the state of being a slave or dependent.

Derived headwords

غُلَامnoun
  1. 1.
    boy, youthboth

    A young male human, typically from childhood to adolescence.

  2. 2.
    servant, slaveboth

    A male person who serves another, often in a subordinate or dependent capacity.

غِلْمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    youthful vigorclassical

    The state of being young and full of energy, often associated with strong desires.

غَلَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to be youthfulclassical

    To exhibit the characteristics of youth, including vigor and strong emotions.

  2. 2.
    to desire stronglyclassical

    To experience intense longing or passion.

غَلِيمadjective
  1. 1.
    young, youthfulclassical

    Possessing the qualities of youth; immature or vigorous.

Parallel reading

غُلَامٌ فَهُدْرٌ، كَقُنْفُذٍ: مُمْتَلِئٌ رَيَّانٌ، مَقْلُوبٌ فَرْهَدٍ.
A ghulām fahdr, like qunfudh: full, plump, the reverse of farhad.