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البلسكاء

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the act of rising high, extending upwards, or towering. It is often associated with plants, trees, or structures that reach great heights, implying prominence and elevation.

Derived headwords

بَسَقَverb
  1. 1.
    to rise highboth

    To ascend to a great height, to tower over others.

  2. 2.
    to extendboth

    To stretch out or spread upwards, often used for plants or trees.

بَاسِقٌadjective
  1. 1.
    toweringboth

    Describing something that rises high or towers above others, such as a tall tree or building.

  2. 2.
    loftyboth

    Elevated in position or stature; high.

بُسُوقٌnoun
  1. 1.
    heightboth

    The state or quality of being high or towering; elevation.

  2. 2.
    risingboth

    The act of ascending or extending upwards.

بَسِيقٌadjective
  1. 1.
    tallboth

    Of great height; lofty.

Parallel reading

الباسق من النخل وغيره ما طال وعلا.
The towering (basiqun) of palm trees and others is that which is tall and high.