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العرتمة

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes parts of the nose and face, specifically the area around the nostrils and upper lip. It also extends to the concept of being forced or compelled, often in a negative or humiliating way.

Derived headwords

العَرْتَمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Bridge of the noseclassical

    The prominent part of the nose, situated between the nostrils.

  2. 2.
    Area between nostril and lipclassical

    The region located between the nostril and the upper lip.

  3. 3.
    Circle near the noseclassical

    A circular area situated near the nose, in the middle of the upper lip.

عَرْتَمَverb
  1. 1.
    To force someone's noseclassical

    To act upon someone's nose, implying a forceful or humiliating action.

Parallel reading

مقدم الأنف، أو ما بين وترته والشفة، أو الدائرة عند الأنف وسط الشفة العليا.
The front of the nose, or what is between its nostril and the lip, or the circle near the nose in the middle of the upper lip.
وفعله على عرتمته، أي: رغم أنفه.
And his action upon his nose, meaning: he forced his nose (i.e., acted against his will).