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الشاهين

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily refers to a specific type of bird of prey, the falcon or goshawk. It can also metaphorically refer to a part of a weighing scale.

Derived headwords

الشَّاهِينname
  1. 1.
    falconboth

    A type of bird of prey, known for its speed and hunting prowess. It is often identified as a falcon or goshawk.

  2. 2.
    beam of a scaleclassical

    The horizontal bar of a balance scale from which the pans are suspended. It is the central support.

Parallel reading

الشَّاهِين: طائر م، وعمود الميزان.
The شاهين: a bird (masculine), and the beam of the scale.