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الليم

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to concepts of peace, reconciliation, and likeness. It also extends to a specific place name and a well-known fruit.

Derived headwords

اللِّيمnoun
  1. 1.
    Peace, reconciliationclassical

    The state of peace or reconciliation between parties.

  2. 2.
    Likeness, resemblanceclassical

    A person who is similar to another in stature, appearance, and disposition.

وَلِيمَةname
  1. 1.
    Place nameclassical

    A town or settlement located on the coast of Oman.

اللَّيْمُونnoun
  1. 1.
    Lemon (fruit)both

    A well-known citrus fruit, often characterized by its sour taste and aromatic properties. It is believed to counteract various poisons and possesses numerous significant benefits.

Parallel reading

الليم، بالكسر: الصلح
Al-laym, with a kasra, means peace/reconciliation.
وشبه الرجل في قده وشكله وخلقه
And a likeness of a man in his stature, form, and disposition.
وليـمة، بالكسر: ة بساحل بحر عمان
Walimah, with a kasra, is a place on the coast of the sea of Oman.
والليمون، بالفتح: ثمر م
And al-laymūn, with a fatha, is a fruit.
وقد تسقط نونه
And its 'nūn' (letter 'n') may be dropped.
وفيه بادزهرية
And it has a floral scent.
يقاوم بها السموم كلها
With it, all poisons are resisted.
كثيرة المنافع عظيمتها
Abundant in benefits, and great among them.