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Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of a crest or tuft of hair, often associated with birds or humans. It also extends to encompass meanings related to severe troubles, unpleasant speech, and indecency.

Derived headwords

القنذعnoun
  1. 1.
    Crestboth

    A tuft of hair or feathers on the head, particularly of a bird or a person.

القنذعةnoun
  1. 1.
    Crestboth

    Synonymous with القنذع, referring to a crest or tuft of hair.

القنزعةnoun
  1. 1.
    Crestboth

    A crest or tuft of hair, often on the head.

القناذعnoun
  1. 1.
    Severe troublesclassical

    Refers to grave difficulties, calamities, or serious problems.

  2. 2.
    Ugly speechclassical

    Encompasses foul language, obscenities, and indecent talk.

  3. 3.
    Indecencyclassical

    Meaning vulgarity or lewdness.

Parallel reading

ك القنذع، بالذال، والقنذعة: القنزعة.
Al-Qundhu' (with dhal) and Al-Qundha'ah: Al-Qunza'ah (meaning crest).
والقناذع: الدواهي، والكلام القبيح، والفحش.
And Al-Qanadhia' are: calamities, ugly speech, and indecency.