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سلعن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe intense or rapid movement, particularly in the context of running or pursuing an enemy. It conveys a sense of vigorous action and speed.

Derived headwords

سَلَعَنَverb
  1. 1.
    to run intenselyclassical

    To run with great speed and force, often implying a determined pursuit or escape.

سُلْعَانnoun
  1. 1.
    intense runningclassical

    The act of running with extreme speed and vigor.

Parallel reading

سَلَعَنَ في عدوه: عدا شديدا.
He ran intensely in his pursuit: he ran hard.