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الكركدن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This entry describes a mythical creature, the Karkadann, often depicted as a powerful beast capable of carrying an elephant on its horn. It is a fantastical animal from classical Arabic lore.

Derived headwords

الكَرْكَدَنname
  1. 1.
    Karkadannclassical

    A mythical beast, often described as a rhinoceros-like creature, known for its immense strength.

الكَرْكَدَنname
  1. 1.
    Beast that carries an elephantclassical

    Specifically, a description of the Karkadann as a creature strong enough to carry an elephant on its horn.

Parallel reading

الكَرْكَدَن، مشددة الدال والعامة تشدد بالنون: دابة تحمل الفيل على قرنها.
The Karkadann, with a doubled dal, and the common people double the nun: a beast that carries an elephant on its horn.