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عطروس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to a specific, possibly rare, word found in classical poetry. Its exact meaning and derivation are unclear, with lexicographers noting its presence in a specific poetic line but lacking further explanation or corroboration.

Derived headwords

عطروسnoun
  1. 1.
    poetic termclassical

    A term used in classical Arabic poetry, specifically found in a verse by Al-Khansa'. Its precise meaning is not explained by lexicographers.

Parallel reading

عطروس، كعصفور، في شعر الخنساء، في قولها: إذا تخالف ظهر البيض عطروس
Atrūs, like 'asfūr, in the poetry of Al-Khansa', in her saying: When the backs of the eggs diverge, 'atrūs.
ولم يفسر قاله ابن عباد
And Ibn 'Abbād said that it was not explained.
ولم نجده في ديوان شعرها
And we did not find it in her collected poetry.