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البرجيس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to celestial bodies, specifically the planet Jupiter, and also encompasses a large, abundant she-camel. Additionally, it denotes a target used in archery or a stone used to improve well water.

Derived headwords

البُرْجِيسname
  1. 1.
    Jupiterboth

    The planet Jupiter, a bright celestial body visible in the night sky.

  2. 2.
    Abundant she-camelclassical

    A female camel that is very productive and yields abundant milk.

البُرْجَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    Targetclassical

    An object placed in the air, often at the top of a spear or similar pole, used as a target for practice or games.

  2. 2.
    Well-improving stoneclassical

    A stone thrown into a well to open up its springs, purify its water, and improve its taste.

  3. 3.
    Stone structureclassical

    A structure resembling a small tower or mound, constructed from stones.

Parallel reading

البُرْجِيس، بالكسر: نجم، أو هو المشتري، والناقة الغزيرة.
Al-Burjis, with a kasra, is a star, or it is Jupiter, and an abundant she-camel.
والبرجاس، بالضم: غرض في الهواء على رأس رمح أو نحوه، مولد،
And Al-Burjas, with a damma, is a target in the air on the head of a spear or the like, a neologism,
وحجر يرمى به في البئر ليفتح عيونها، ويطيب ماءها،
and a stone thrown into the well to open its springs and improve its water,
وشبه الأمرة ينصب من الحجارة.
and a mound resembling a small tower erected from stones.