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الدخض

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a type of weapon or tool, specifically one used by wild animals or children. It might also describe the action of using such a tool or the state of being armed with it.

Derived headwords

الدَّخْضnoun
  1. 1.
    weapon of beastsclassical

    A weapon or implement used by wild animals, possibly referring to their claws, teeth, or other natural means of attack.

  2. 2.
    weapon of childrenclassical

    A weapon or toy used by children, such as a stick, a toy sword, or other plaything.

دَخَضَverb
  1. 1.
    to arm oneselfclassical

    To equip oneself with a weapon or implement, particularly in the context of the meanings associated with the root.

  2. 2.
    to use a weaponclassical

    To employ a weapon or implement, as described by the root's semantic field.

Parallel reading

الدخض: سلاح السباع وسلاح الصبيان
Ad-dakhuḍ: the weapon of beasts and the weapon of children.
وقد دخض
And he armed himself.