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الهكلس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe something or someone that is strong, robust, or solid. It is often used in a comparative sense, likening something to a strong object.

Derived headwords

الهِكْلِسadjective
  1. 1.
    Strong, robustboth

    Describing something or someone as being strong, sturdy, and solid in build or character.

كَعَمْلَسadjective
  1. 1.
    Strong, robust (comparative)classical

    Used as a comparative or simile to describe something as being strong, robust, or solid, often implying a comparison to a strong, unyielding object.

Parallel reading

الهِكْلِس، كَعَمْلَس: الشَّدِيد.
Al-hiklis, ka-amlas: the strong.