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العرفاس

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe strong, enduring, or large entities, particularly camels and lions. It also touches upon the concept of endurance in difficult journeys.

Derived headwords

العرفاسnoun
  1. 1.
    Enduring she-camelclassical

    A she-camel that is patient and enduring during a long journey.

  2. 2.
    Lionclassical

    A lion, known for its strength and ferocity.

العفراسnoun
  1. 1.
    Lion's foreheadclassical

    The front part of a lion's head, specifically its forehead.

العرفسيسnoun
  1. 1.
    Large, strong camelclassical

    A camel that is large and powerful.

  2. 2.
    Large, strong womanclassical

    A woman who is large and strong.

Parallel reading

العرفاس، بالكسر: الناقة الصبور على السير
Al-'urfās, with a kasra: the she-camel patient on the journey.
والأسد
And the lion.
أو الصواب في هذا: العفراس، مقدمة الفاء.
Or the correct term in this context is 'al-'ifrās, the front part of the Faa (referring to the lion).
والعرفسيس: الضخم الشديد من الإبل والنساء.
And al-'urfasis: the large and strong one among camels and women.