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الزحلوط

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something low, base, or contemptible. It is primarily used as an adjective to denote a person of low character or status.

Derived headwords

الزَّحْلُوطadjective
  1. 1.
    contemptibleclassical

    Referring to a person who is base, ignoble, or of low character.

  2. 2.
    lowlyclassical

    Describing someone of low social standing or origin.

Parallel reading

الزَّحْلُوط، بالضَّمّ: الخَسِيس.
Al-zahluṭ, with the dammah: the contemptible one.