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الدنحس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes physical robustness and substantiality, particularly concerning fleshiness and corpulence. It denotes a state of being well-built, heavy, and solid in form.

Derived headwords

الدَّنْحَسُadjective
  1. 1.
    Fleshy, corpulentboth

    Possessing abundant flesh, being stout and well-built.

  2. 2.
    Sturdy, robustboth

    Characterized by strength and solid build, implying a substantial physical presence.

الدَّنْحَاسُadjective
  1. 1.
    Very fleshy, extremely corpulentclassical

    An intensified form of 'الدنحس', indicating extreme fleshiness or stoutness.

Parallel reading

الدَّنْحَسُ، كَجَعْفَرٍ: الشَّدِيدُ اللَّحْمِ، الْجَسِيمُ.
The D-N-H-S, like Ja'far: the strong of flesh, the corpulent.