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دهمن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of dominion, authority, and leadership, particularly in a historical or regional context. It draws a parallel between a specific term for a Persian leader and a similar term for a Yemeni leader.

Derived headwords

دِهْمَنnoun
  1. 1.
    Persian rulerclassical

    A title or term referring to a ruler or leader among the Persians.

قِيلnoun
  1. 1.
    Yemeni rulerclassical

    A title or term referring to a ruler or leader among the Yemenis.

Parallel reading

دهمن للفرس: كالقيل لليمن.
Dihman is for the Persians, like Qayl is for the Yemenis.