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الطلهيس

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a large, dense, and possibly overwhelming quantity or mass. It is used metaphorically to denote a large army, darkness, or a dense collection of things.

Derived headwords

الطلهيسnoun
  1. 1.
    Large armyclassical

    A vast and numerous military force, implying a formidable and overwhelming presence.

  2. 2.
    Darknessclassical

    The deep darkness of the night, suggesting obscurity and a lack of visibility.

  3. 3.
    Dense massclassical

    A thick, compact collection or mass of something.

كسفرجلnoun
  1. 1.
    Quinceboth

    A fruit similar to an apple or pear, often used for comparison in classical Arabic.

كالطلهيسother
  1. 1.
    Like a large armyclassical

    Used as a simile to describe something as being numerous and overwhelming, like a large army.

كقنديلother
  1. 1.
    Like a lampclassical

    Used as a simile, likely to describe brightness or illumination, though its specific application here is unclear without further context.

Parallel reading

الطلهيس، كسفرجل: العسكر الكثير، كالطلهيس، كقنديل، وظلمة الليل.
Al-Talhays, like quince: the abundant army, like Al-Talhays, like a lamp, and the darkness of the night.