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ءبص

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of quickness, liveliness, and spiritedness, particularly in the context of animals like horses.

Derived headwords

أَبَصَّverb
  1. 1.
    to be quickclassical

    To be quick, agile, and lively in movement or action.

  2. 2.
    to be energeticclassical

    To exhibit vigor and spiritedness.

أَبُوصadjective
  1. 1.
    spiritedclassical

    Describing a horse that is spirited, lively, and energetic.

  2. 2.
    racingclassical

    Describing a horse that is fast and suited for racing.

Parallel reading

أبص، كسمع: أرن، ونشط.
Abassa, like sami'a: to be quick, and energetic.
وفرس أبوص: نشيط سباق.
And an abouṣ horse: energetic, a racer.