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العه

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to a lack of shame or excessive pride, and also to the act of driving or herding camels with a specific vocalization.

Derived headwords

العِهُadjective
  1. 1.
    Shamelessboth

    Someone who has little shame or modesty.

المُكابِرadjective
  1. 1.
    Arrogantboth

    Someone who is boastful, proud, or acts with excessive self-importance.

عهعهverb
  1. 1.
    To herd camelsclassical

    To drive or herd camels using the specific vocalization 'عه عه' to make them stop or hold back.

Parallel reading

القليل الحياء
The one with little shame.
المكابر
The arrogant one.
عهعه بالإبل
He herded the camels.
زجرها بعه عه لتحتبس
He drove them with 'عه عه' to make them stop.