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شعر

Root entry · 7 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to concepts of height, elevation, and being lofty. It can also describe something that is raised or stands out, often with a connotation of being imposing or grand.

Derived headwords

مُقَلْهَفadjective
  1. 1.
    elevated, loftyclassical

    Describing something that is high or raised up, often implying a grand or imposing stature.

كَمِشْعَلadjective
  1. 1.
    elevated, loftyclassical

    Similar to مُقَلْهَف, this term describes something that is high and elevated, suggesting a lofty or imposing quality.

مُرْتَفِعadjective
  1. 1.
    high, elevatedboth

    Literally meaning high or raised, this adjective can describe physical elevation or a lofty status.

  2. 2.
    imposing, grandboth

    Can also describe something that is imposing or grand in appearance due to its height or stature.

جَافِلadjective
  1. 1.
    startled, frightenedclassical

    While not directly related to height, in this context, it might imply a sudden or startled elevation, or a state of being raised in alarm.

القَلَهَنْفnoun
  1. 1.
    tall, stout personclassical

    Refers to a person who is tall and possibly stout or imposing in build.

كَعَجَنْسadjective
  1. 1.
    tall, stoutclassical

    Describes a person or thing that is tall and stout, implying a solid and imposing physique.

الجِسْمnoun
  1. 1.
    body, physiqueboth

    The physical form or structure of a person or being.

Parallel reading

شعر مقلهف، كمشمعل: مرتفع جافل.
Elevated, lofty, like a torch: high and startled.
والقلهنف، كعجنس: المرتفع الجسم.
And the tall, stout person, like a stout one: the one with an elevated physique.