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الكباص

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes something or someone strong and capable, particularly in the context of work or endurance. It is primarily applied to animals like camels and donkeys, highlighting their power and ability to perform tasks.

Derived headwords

الكَبَّاصnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong one (animal)both

    A strong and capable animal, such as a camel or donkey, that is able to perform work.

الكَبَّاصَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong one (animal)both

    A strong and capable animal, such as a camel or donkey, that is able to perform work. This is the feminine form.

Parallel reading

الكباص والكباصة، بضمهما، من الإبل والحمر ونحوهما: القوي على العمل.
Al-kabāṣ and al-kabāṣah, with both of them having a dammah, referring to camels, donkeys, and the like: the strong one at work.