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Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of a valley, specifically its upper or central part. It also encompasses related geographical features and potentially metaphorical extensions.

Derived headwords

وَادٍnoun
  1. 1.
    valleyboth

    A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.

وُدِيّnoun
  1. 1.
    upper valleyclassical

    The upper or central part of a valley, often referring to its source or main channel.

Parallel reading

الشتا: صدر الوادي
Al-shattā: the upper part of the valley.
وليس بتصحيف، بل لغتان
And it is not a scribal error, but rather two distinct linguistic usages.