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Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the curvature or bending of objects, particularly the ends of a bow. It also encompasses the concept of something being curved or bent.

Derived headwords

سِيَةnoun
  1. 1.
    bow endboth

    The curved part at the end of a bow.

سِيَاتnoun
  1. 1.
    bow endsboth

    The plural form of 'سِيَة', referring to the curved ends of bows.

Parallel reading

سِيَة القوس، بالكسر مخففة: ما عطف من طرفيها
The end of the bow, with a kasra and lightened: what is bent from its two ends.
ج: سيات
Plural: siyat.
ولا سيما: في س وي، (لأنه واوي)
Especially: in 'siwa', (because it is waw).