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غلن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of excess, extravagance, and going beyond limits, particularly in youth or in matters of importance. It can also refer to the peak or height of something.

Derived headwords

غَلَاverb
  1. 1.
    to be excessiveboth

    To exceed the proper or normal limits; to be extravagant or immoderate.

  2. 2.
    to be dearboth

    To be expensive or highly priced.

غُلْوَاءnoun
  1. 1.
    excessivenessclassical

    The state or quality of being excessive, extravagant, or immoderate.

  2. 2.
    peakclassical

    The height or peak of something, such as youth or an affair.

Parallel reading

غلن الشباب: غلا.
The youth was excessive: it became dear.
غلوان الشباب والأمر: غلواؤه.
The excessiveness of youth and the matter: its peak.