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القضعم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes extreme old age and decrepitude, primarily applied to humans and camels. It signifies a state of being worn out and frail due to advanced years.

Derived headwords

القَضْعَمnoun
  1. 1.
    old manclassical

    An elderly man who is advanced in age and frail.

قَضْعَمnoun
  1. 1.
    old camelclassical

    A female camel that has become extremely old and worn out.

Parallel reading

الشيخ المسن
The aged old man.
الناقة الهرمة
The decrepit old female camel.