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السرطم

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root describes physical attributes related to size and capacity, particularly a long or large physique, and a wide throat capable of swallowing quickly. It also extends to clarity and eloquence in speech.

Derived headwords

السَّرْطَمnoun
  1. 1.
    Tall personclassical

    A person who is tall and of large build.

  2. 2.
    Eloquent speakerclassical

    Someone whose speech is clear and articulate.

  3. 3.
    Wide-throated personclassical

    A person with a wide throat, capable of swallowing quickly.

سَرِطَverb
  1. 1.
    to swallowboth

    To take food or drink into the stomach through the throat.

سُرْطُمnoun
  1. 1.
    Wide throatclassical

    The throat, especially when wide and capable of swallowing large amounts.

Parallel reading

الطويل
The tall one
البين القول في الكلام
Clear in speech
الواسع الحلق
Wide-throated
السريع البلع
Quick to swallow
مع جسم وخلق
With a physique and disposition