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الهملع

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes something or someone characterized by swiftness, lightness of step, and a lack of steadfastness or loyalty. It can refer to animals like a fast camel or a wolf, as well as treacherous or unreliable individuals.

Derived headwords

الهَمْلَعُnoun
  1. 1.
    swift camelboth

    A camel that moves with great speed.

  2. 2.
    wolfclassical

    A wild canine animal known for its predatory nature.

  3. 3.
    treacherous personclassical

    A deceitful and malicious individual.

  4. 4.
    unreliable personclassical

    Someone who lacks loyalty and does not remain steadfast in friendship.

المُتَخَطِّرُadjective
  1. 1.
    swift-footedclassical

    Describing someone or something that walks with a light and rapid step, making a distinct sound.

Parallel reading

وهو المتخطر الذي يوقع وطأه توقيعا شديدا من خفة وطئه
And it is the swift-footed one who strikes his step with a strong impact due to the lightness of his tread.
والذئب
And the wolf.
والخب الخبيث
And the malicious deceiver.
ومن لا وفاء له
And he who has no loyalty.
ولا يدوم على إخاء
And does not remain steadfast in friendship.
والجمل السريع
And the swift camel.