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الوعم

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to markings or lines, particularly on mountains. It also extends to expressions of well-wishing or greeting, akin to wishing someone a pleasant existence.

Derived headwords

وَعْمnoun
  1. 1.
    line/mark on mountainclassical

    A line or mark on a mountain that differs in color from the rest of its surface.

وَعَامnoun
  1. 1.
    lines/marks on mountainsclassical

    The plural form of 'wa'm', referring to multiple lines or marks on mountains.

وَعَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to wish wellclassical

    To say to a dwelling or place, 'May you live prosperously' or 'May you be well'. This is a form of greeting.

Parallel reading

خط في الجبل يخالف سائر لونه
A line on the mountain that differs from the rest of its color.
ووعم الدار، كوعد وورث: قال لها انعمي
And 'wa'ama' the dwelling, like 'awa'da' and 'waritha': he said to it, 'May you live prosperously'.
ومنه: عم صباحا ومساء وظلاما
And from this is: 'Amma sabahan wa masaa'an wa zalaaman' (May you be well in the morning, evening, and darkness).