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القرلى

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes a specific type of bird known for its cautious and watchful nature. It highlights the bird's behavior of observing its surroundings with one eye while foraging, symbolizing vigilance and prudence.

Derived headwords

القُرْلَىnoun
  1. 1.
    A cautious birdclassical

    A specific type of bird characterized by its cautious and watchful behavior, often seen near water.

قُرْلَىname
  1. 1.
    Name of a birdclassical

    The name of the bird described in the entry, known for its vigilance.

Parallel reading

طائر ذو حزم، لا يرى إلا فرقا على وجه الماء، على جانب يهوي بإحدى عينيه إلى قعر الماء طمعا، ويرفع الأخرى في الهواء حذرا.
A bird of prudence, seen only as a speck on the surface of the water, one side of which plunges one eye to the bottom of the water greedily, and raises the other in the air cautiously.
أحزم من قرلى، أو أحذر، إن رأى خيرا تدلى، وإن رأى شرا تولى.
More prudent than Qura, or more cautious: if it sees good, it descends; and if it sees evil, it withdraws.