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الغضروف

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of cartilage, a flexible connective tissue found in many areas of the body. It also extends to meanings associated with something being young, tender, or immature, often in a biological or developmental context.

Derived headwords

الغُضْرُوفnoun
  1. 1.
    cartilageboth

    A flexible, elastic connective tissue found in the joints, ears, nose, and other parts of the body.

  2. 2.
    young animalclassical

    Refers to a young, tender, or immature animal, often one that is still developing.

غَضْرَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to be youngclassical

    To be in a state of youth or immaturity.

غَضْرُوفadjective
  1. 1.
    youngclassical

    Describing something as young, tender, or immature.

Parallel reading

الغُضْرُوفُ: الغرضوفُ في معانيه.
Al-Ghudruf: Al-Gharduf in its meanings.