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العرمس

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes hardness, solidity, and strength, particularly in relation to rocks, animals, and physical constitution. It can also refer to a person who is quick and elegant.

Derived headwords

العَرْمَسnoun
  1. 1.
    rockclassical

    A large, solid stone or boulder.

  2. 2.
    hardy she-camelclassical

    A female camel that is strong and resilient.

عَمْلَسadjective
  1. 1.
    quick and elegantclassical

    Describing someone who is swift, graceful, and pleasing in their demeanor or actions.

عَرْمَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to become firmclassical

    To regain bodily strength and firmness after a period of weakness or relaxation.

Parallel reading

العَرْمَس، بالكسر: الصخرة
Al-'armas, with kasra: the rock.
والناقة الصلبة
And the hardy she-camel.
وكَعَمْلَس: الماضي الظريف منا
And 'amlas: the quick and elegant one among us.
وعَرْمَسَ: صُلْبَ بَدَنُهُ بَعْدَ اسْتِرْخَاءٍ
And 'armasa: his body became firm after relaxation.