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العفاهن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a strong, resilient, and enduring she-camel. It emphasizes her physical robustness and capacity for endurance.

Derived headwords

العَفَاهِنnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong she-camelclassical

    A she-camel characterized by her strength, toughness of hide, and endurance.

عَلَابِطnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong she-camelclassical

    An alternative term for a strong and tough she-camel, similar in meaning to العَفَاهِن.

Parallel reading

العفاهن، كعلابط: الناقة القوية الجلدة.
Al-'afahin, like 'alabith: the strong-skinned she-camel.