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العفكل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe foolishness or lack of intelligence. It is used to denote someone who is simple-minded or acts in an unintelligent manner.

Derived headwords

العَفْكَلُnoun
  1. 1.
    foolclassical

    A person who is foolish, simple-minded, or lacks intelligence.

Parallel reading

العفكل، كجعفر: الأحمق.
Al-'afkal, like Ja'far: the fool.