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الءكعان

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a state of lethargy or inactivity. It also seems to be associated with a specific historical figure and a term for a woman.

Derived headwords

الإكعانnoun
  1. 1.
    Lethargymodern

    A state of sluggishness or lack of energy and enthusiasm.

كنعانname
  1. 1.
    King of Yemenclassical

    A historical figure identified as one of the kings of Yemen, noted for his extraordinary height.

وكعانةnoun
  1. 1.
    Womanclassical

    A term referring to a woman.

Parallel reading

الإكعان: فتور النشاط.
Al-Ik'an: A lethargy of activity.
وذو كنعان: من ملوك اليمن، كان طوله عشرة أذرع.
And Dhu Kun'an: one of the kings of Yemen, his height was ten cubits.
وكعانة، بالضم: امرأة.
Wa-ka'ana, with the dammah: a woman.