العجاهن

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of a hedgehog, someone of uncertain lineage, and various roles associated with a wedding or household, such as a close friend, messenger, servant, or hairdresser.

Derived headwords

العجاهنnoun

1.
hedgehogboth
A small, spiny mammal.
2.
person of uncertain lineageclassical
Someone whose parentage or tribal affiliation is not clearly established.
3.
close friend of the groomclassical
A man who is a close companion to the groom, especially during the wedding festivities.
4.
messenger between bride and groom's familiesclassical
An intermediary who carries messages between the bride's family and the groom's family during the wedding arrangements.
5.
servantclassical
A person who performs domestic duties.
6.
cookclassical
A person who prepares food.

تعجهنverb

1.
to stay with her until marriageclassical
To remain with a woman until one marries her, implying commitment and building a life together.

العجاهنةnoun

1.
hairdresserclassical
A woman who styles hair, particularly for a bride.

Parallel reading

العجاهن، بالضم: القنفذ

Al-'ajahan, with damma: the hedgehog.

والذي ليس بصريح النسب

And one whose lineage is not clear.

وصديق الرجل المعرس، فإذا دخل، فلا عجاهن

And the friend of the groom; if he enters, then he is not 'ajahan (meaning perhaps he is no longer just a friend but has a more formal role or is excluded).

والرسول بين العروس وأهله في الإعراس

And the messenger between the bride and her family during the wedding.

وهي: بهاء

And it (referring to 'ajahanah): splendor.

وتعجهن: لزمها حتى بنى عليها

And ta'ajhana: he stayed with her until he married her.

والخادم

And the servant.

والطباخ

And the cook.

والعجاهنة، بالفتح: جمعه؛ وبالضم: الماشطة

And al-'ajahanah, with fatha: its plural; and with damma: the hairdresser.