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الحيه

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to sounds or calls used to direct or control animals, specifically sheep and donkeys. The variations in pronunciation indicate different applications for different types of livestock.

Derived headwords

الحيهother
  1. 1.
    call for sheepclassical

    A specific vocalization or sound used to herd or direct sheep.

حيهother
  1. 1.
    call for donkeyclassical

    A specific vocalization or sound used to herd or direct a donkey.

Parallel reading

الحيه، بكسر الهاء: زجر للضأن.
Al-hayyah, with a kasrah on the haa': a call for sheep.
وحيه، بسكون الهاء: زجر للحمار.
And hayyah, with a sukoon on the haa': a call for a donkey.