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الحقم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to a type of bird, possibly a pigeon or a similar creature. It also extends to a specific anatomical term referring to the corners of the eyes.

Derived headwords

الحَقَمnoun
  1. 1.
    Pigeon or similar birdclassical

    Refers to a pigeon, or a bird that resembles it.

الحَقِيمَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Corners of the eyesclassical

    The posterior corners of the eyes, specifically those parts adjacent to the temples.

Parallel reading

الحقم: الحمام، أو طائر يشبهه.
Al-ḥaqam: The pigeon, or a bird resembling it.
والحقيمان: مؤخر العينين مما يلي الصدغين.
And al-ḥaqīmān: The posterior parts of the eyes, from what is adjacent to the temples.