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الشحس

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a type of tree, specifically comparing it to another tree (al-'utmah) in terms of its characteristics and uses. It details its physical attributes and limitations in craftsmanship.

Derived headwords

الشَّحْسnoun
  1. 1.
    A type of treeclassical

    A tree similar to al-'utmah (oak), but taller. It is not used for making bows due to its dryness.

شَجَرnoun
  1. 1.
    Treesboth

    A general term for trees, used here to describe the specific type of tree related to the root.

العُتْمnoun
  1. 1.
    Oak treeclassical

    A type of tree, specifically holm oak, used as a point of comparison for the tree described by the root.

قِسِيّnoun
  1. 1.
    Bowsboth

    Plural of qaws (bow), referring to archery bows. The tree associated with the root is not suitable for making these.

يُبْسnoun
  1. 1.
    Drynessboth

    The state of being dry or brittle. This quality makes the tree unsuitable for crafting bows.

Parallel reading

الشَّحْس، بالفتح: شَجَر مِثْل العُتْم، إلا أنه أطول، ولا تتخذ منه القِسِيّ، لِيُبْسِه.
Al-Shahs, with fatha: a tree like al-'utmah, except that it is taller, and bows are not made from it, due to its dryness.