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درجنت

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a specific type of affectionate attachment, particularly in the context of a female camel towards her offspring. It signifies a process of overcoming initial aversion or distance to develop deep fondness and care.

Derived headwords

دَرِجَنَتْverb
  1. 1.
    became fond ofclassical

    The female camel became deeply fond of her offspring, overcoming any initial aversion or distance.

رَئِمَتْverb
  1. 1.
    became fond ofclassical

    To become fond of, to love, to cherish, especially in the context of a mother's affection for her young.

نَفَارnoun
  1. 1.
    aversionclassical

    A feeling of aversion, dislike, or estrangement.

  2. 2.
    shynessclassical

    Shyness or timidity, often in animals.

Parallel reading

درجنت الناقة على ولدها
The she-camel became fond of her young.
رَئِمَتْهُ بعد نفار
She became fond of him after a period of aversion.