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الكيم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of companionship or association, with a specific mention of a Himyaritic origin for one of its meanings.

Derived headwords

الكِيمnoun
  1. 1.
    companionboth

    A close associate, friend, or comrade.

  2. 2.
    companion (Himyaritic)classical

    In the Himyaritic dialect, this term signifies a companion or associate.

Parallel reading

الكيم، بالكسر: ms1607 الصاحب، حميرية.
Al-kīm, with a kasra: ms1607 the companion, Himyaritic.