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الطنس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily denotes intense darkness or obscurity. It can also extend to concepts of being hidden or concealed, often in a negative or unpleasant context.

Derived headwords

الطَّنَسُnoun
  1. 1.
    Intense darknessclassical

    Extreme darkness, often to the point of being impenetrable or overwhelming.

  2. 2.
    Obscurityclassical

    A state of being unclear, hidden, or not easily perceived.

Parallel reading

الطَّنَسُ، مُحَرَّكَةً: الظُّلْمَةُ الشَّدِيدَةُ.
Al-ṭans, with vowel movement: intense darkness.