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Root entry · 7 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to stillness, calmness, and continuity. It extends to concepts of a settled state, whether of water, animals, or even the deceased, and can also imply a gentle, prolonged action or gaze.
Derived headwords
- 1.to be still, calmboth
To become still, quiet, and calm, often referring to a settled state.
- 2.to last, continueclassical
To endure or persist for a prolonged period.
- 1.stillness, calmnessclassical
The state of being still, quiet, and calm.
- 2.duration, continuityclassical
The state of lasting or continuing for a prolonged period.
- 1.calm, stillboth
Describing something that is calm, still, and tranquil, often used for water or eyes.
- 1.to yield abundant milkclassical
Said of a female camel whose milk becomes abundant and flows freely.
- 1.to touch, handleclassical
To touch, handle, or deal with something gently or carefully.
- 2.to treat, manageclassical
To treat or manage a situation or person.
- 1.calm-eyedclassical
Describing a woman whose gaze is steady and tranquil.
- 2.yielding abundant milkclassical
Describing a female camel that yields abundant milk.
- 1.covering, shroudingboth
The act of covering or shrouding something, especially a dead body.