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الستهم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something large or significant, specifically in relation to the posterior or hindquarters. It is used adjectivally to denote a large backside.

Derived headwords

الْأَسْتَهِمُadjective
  1. 1.
    large-rumpedclassical

    Describing an animal or person with a large posterior or hindquarters.

Parallel reading

الستهم، بالضم: الكبير العجز.
Al-ustahim, with dammah: large of the posterior.