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كنهل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of being full-bodied, robust, or mature, particularly in reference to animals or people. It can also denote a specific place or water source.

Derived headwords

كنهلadjective
  1. 1.
    full-bodied, robustboth

    Describing an animal, especially a camel, that is full-bodied, strong, and mature. It can also be applied to a person with a similar robust physique.

كنهلname
  1. 1.
    water source nameclassical

    A specific name for a water source belonging to the tribe of Banu 'Awf ibn 'Asim.

Parallel reading

كنهل، كجعفر وزبرج: ع، وقد يمنع.
Kanhil, like Ja'far and Zubraj: a water source, and it may be prevented (from access).
وكزبرج: ماء لبني عوف بن عاصم.
And like Zubraj: a water source for Banu 'Awf ibn 'Asim.