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النيص

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the concept of weak or slow movement. It is also used as a specific name for an animal known for its defensive posture.

Derived headwords

النَّيْصnoun
  1. 1.
    weak movementclassical

    Refers to a movement that is feeble, slow, or lacking in strength.

  2. 2.
    hedgehogboth

    The name for a small, spiny mammal known for rolling into a ball when threatened.

Parallel reading

الحركة الضعيفة
The weak movement.
واسم للقنفذ
And a name for the hedgehog.