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البعيم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily refers to idols, statues, and effigies, particularly those made of wood or painted. It can also describe someone who is silent or unable to speak, especially in the context of poetry.

Derived headwords

البَعِيمnoun
  1. 1.
    idolclassical

    An object of worship, often a statue or image.

  2. 2.
    statueclassical

    A representation of a person or animal, typically carved from wood.

  3. 3.
    effigyclassical

    A painted or colored representation, like a doll.

  4. 4.
    mute personclassical

    Someone who is unable to speak, particularly one who cannot compose poetry.

Parallel reading

صنم
idol
التمثال من الخشب
statue made of wood
الدمية من الصبغ
doll made of paint/dye
المفحم الذي لا يقول الشعر
one who is mute and cannot compose poetry