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Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root relates to the concept of cowardice, fear, and fleeing. It describes individuals who are cowardly, the state of being a coward, and the act of being defeated or retreating.

Derived headwords

كَعَاnoun
  1. 1.
    cowardboth

    A person characterized by a lack of courage or bravery; someone who is easily frightened or intimidated.

الأكْعَاءnoun
  1. 1.
    cowardsboth

    Plural form referring to multiple individuals who exhibit cowardice.

الكاعِيnoun
  1. 1.
    one who fleesclassical

    Someone who is in a state of retreat or has been defeated, often implying a lack of resistance.

Parallel reading

كَعَا: جبن.
Cowardice: fear.
والأكْعَاء: الجبناء.
And the cowards: the fearful ones.
والكاعي: المنهزم،
And the one who flees: the defeated one,