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بعير

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to camels, encompassing their physical characteristics, sounds, and actions. It also extends to terms describing people or things associated with camels, or possessing qualities metaphorically linked to them, such as good character.

Derived headwords

بَعِيرnoun
  1. 1.
    camelboth

    A large, domesticated mammal of the genus Camelus, known for its humps and ability to survive in arid conditions.

  2. 2.
    burdenclassical

    A load or weight carried, often metaphorically referring to a heavy responsibility or task.

دِرْعُوسadjective
  1. 1.
    good-naturedclassical

    Possessing a pleasant disposition and amiable character.

قِرْطَعْبadjective
  1. 1.
    good-naturedclassical

    Possessing a pleasant disposition and amiable character.

Parallel reading

بَعِير دِرْعُوس، كَقِرْطَعْب: حَسَن الخُلُق.
A good-natured camel, like a qirt'ab: of good character.