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الزهوطة

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of swallowing or gulping, specifically referring to the act of consuming food or drink in large amounts or quickly. It also seems to touch upon the physical sensation or action associated with this process.

Derived headwords

الزَّهْوَطَةnoun
  1. 1.
    swallowingboth

    The act of swallowing, particularly a large mouthful or gulp.

زَهْوَطَverb
  1. 1.
    to swallowboth

    To swallow something, especially in a large gulp or quickly.

زُهْيُوطnoun
  1. 1.
    gulpclassical

    A large mouthful or a quick swallow of food or drink.

  2. 2.
    swallowingclassical

    The act of swallowing, possibly referring to a specific type or manner of swallowing.

Parallel reading

عِظَمُ اللُّقْمَةِ
The largeness of the mouthful.
وزُهْيُوط، ككُدْيُون
And zuhyut, like kudyun.
أو الصَّوابُ بالذَّالِ المُعْجَمَةِ
Or the correct pronunciation is with the dotted dhāl.