زافت

Root entry · 12 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a type of movement characterized by stretching, dragging, or a relaxed, flowing gait. It also extends to specific applications like a type of plant, a substance in wool, and a playful acrobatic maneuver.

Derived headwords

زافتverb

1.
stretched wings and tailclassical
Describes a dove stretching out its wings and tail, dragging them on the ground.
2.
walked relaxedclassical
To walk with a relaxed, unhurried gait, as if one's limbs are loose.

يزوفverb

1.
moves with a flowing gaitclassical
To move with a relaxed, flowing, or dragging motion, similar to the root verb.
2.
performed a zūfahclassical
To perform a specific acrobatic move where a boy jumps from a shop corner, spins in the air, and lands back in place.

زوفةnoun

1.
a flowing movementclassical
A relaxed, flowing, or dragging movement, often associated with a particular gait.
2.
acrobatic spinclassical
A specific acrobatic maneuver performed by boys, involving jumping, spinning in the air, and returning to the starting point.

زوفانnoun

1.
grease in woolclassical
The fatty substance found in wool, which can be purified and used medicinally.

زوفىnoun

1.
plantclassical
A type of plant found in the mountains of Jerusalem, with medicinal properties.
2.
fatty substanceclassical
Refers to the 'zūfān' (grease in wool), highlighting its fatty nature.

زوافadjective

1.
prepared for deathclassical
Describes a person or situation that is ready or prepared for death; imminent death.

زاهرname

1.
nameclassical
A proper name, mentioned in the context of lineage.

أزهرname

1.
nameclassical
A proper name, mentioned as the ancestor of a tribe.

زوف بننname

1.
nameclassical
A name or appellation, possibly referring to a person or lineage.

زوفname

1.
nameclassical
A proper name, mentioned as an ancestor.

زوفيشانيname

1.
nameclassical
A name or epithet, possibly referring to a person or lineage.

يتزوفverb

1.
perform acrobatic spinsclassical
The plural form of the verb 'yazūf', describing boys performing the acrobatic spinning maneuver.

Parallel reading

زافت الحمامة: نشرت جناحيها وذنبها وسحبتهما على الأرض

The dove 'zāfat': it spread its wings and tail and dragged them on the ground.

وفلان: مشى مسترخي الأعضاء

And so-and-so: he walked with relaxed limbs.

وزوف الجيشاني: روى عن الأكدر

And al-Zūf al-Jayshānī: he narrated from al-Akdar.

وكطوبى: نبات بجبال القدس

And 'zūfā': a plant in the mountains of Jerusalem.

طبيخه بالسكنجبين يسهل كيموسا غليظا

Its decoction with vinegar and honey facilitates thick phlegm.

وبالخل مضمضة لوجع الأسنان

And with vinegar, it is a mouthwash for toothache.

وتبخيرا لوجع الآذان

And as an inhalation for earache.

وزوفى أيضا: الدسم الموجود في الصوف

And 'zūfā' also: the fat present in wool.

يغسل بماء سطروبيون مرات حتى يصفو الدسم عن الوسخ

It is washed with water of 'satrūbiyūn' multiple times until the fat is clear of dirt.

فينفع برودة الكبد والكلى

It benefits liver and kidney coldness.

وموت زواف، كغراب: مجهز وحي

And a 'zawāf' death, like 'ghurāb': prepared and imminent.

والغلمان يتزاوفون: وهو أن يجيء أحدهم إلى ركن الدكان فيضع يده على حرفه، ثم يزوف زوفة فيستقل من موضعه، ويدور في الهواء حتى يعود إلى مكانه، يتعلمون بذلك الخفة للفروسية

And the boys 'yatizāwfūn': which is when one of them comes to the corner of the shop and places his hand on its edge, then he performs a 'zūfah', launching himself from his place, and spins in the air until he returns to his spot, thereby learning agility for horsemanship.