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الدرباس

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe large, strong, or aggressive entities. It encompasses terms for powerful animals like lions and fierce dogs, as well as descriptions of robust camels. The root also includes a verb related to forward movement or advancement.

Derived headwords

الدِّرْبَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    Lionclassical

    A powerful and formidable wild cat, often associated with strength and courage.

  2. 2.
    Fierce dogclassical

    A dog known for its aggressive nature and ferocity, often used in a hunting or guarding context.

الدِّرْبَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    Large, strong camelclassical

    A description for a camel that is notably large and powerful, indicating robustness and strength.

تَدَرْبَسَverb
  1. 1.
    To advanceclassical

    To move forward or proceed, often implying a determined or forceful movement.

Parallel reading

الدرباس، كقرطاس: الأسد والكلب العقور.
Al-dirbās, like qirṭās: the lion and the fierce dog.
وكعلابط: الضخم الشديد من الإبل.
And like ʿalābaṭ: the large, strong one among camels.
وتدربس: تقدم.
And tadarbas: to advance.