Al-Qamus al-Muhit (Firuzabadi, d. 817H)

This root primarily concerns the concept of menstruation in women, including the act, the state of being menstruating, and related terms. It also extends metaphorically to the flow of water and includes a geographical name.

This root appears to describe a young, beautiful, and fair-skinned woman. It also touches upon a potential variant spelling related to sailing or ships.

This root primarily relates to things that are light, small, or insignificant, often associated with adornment, foolishness, or minor objects. It also extends to descriptions of places, substances, and actions involving movement or exchange.

The root الخفض (al-khafḍ) primarily denotes lowering, reducing, or making something gentle and easy. This encompasses physical lowering, reducing sound or intensity, and metaphorical lowering in status or in religious judgment. It also extends to concepts of ease, comfort, and gentleness in living and in speech.

The root خاض (khāḍa) primarily relates to the act of entering into something, particularly water or difficult situations. It extends to concepts of mixing, stirring, and engaging deeply with a subject or conflict.

This root primarily relates to the concept of fullness, plumpness, and being well-fed or well-preserved. It describes a state of being complete, without deficiency, particularly in relation to physical condition or the quality of materials like hides.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of slipping, sliding, and falling, often metaphorically applied to arguments or evidence becoming invalid or refuted. It also extends to meanings of searching, investigating, and the passage of time.

This root appears to relate to a specific location or body of water, possibly with connotations of being a place of drinking or a boundary. The primary usage seems to be in poetic contexts, referring to a specific geographical or mythical place.

This root appears to relate to a type of weapon or tool, specifically one used by wild animals or children. It might also describe the action of using such a tool or the state of being armed with it.

This root appears to relate to the concept of serving or acting as a subordinate. It describes the action of serving a master or ruler, implying a role of obedience and assistance.

This root pertains to the act of breaking, shattering, or crushing something. It implies a forceful impact that results in fragmentation or destruction.

This root appears to be related to the process of premature birth or miscarriage in female animals, specifically camels. It describes the act of expelling a fetus before it is fully developed.

This root primarily relates to the concept of walking, gait, or manner of movement. It encompasses the act of walking, the way someone walks, and by extension, a person's disposition or character as reflected in their conduct.

The root الربض (al-rabḍ) broadly relates to settling, resting, or gathering in a place, often with connotations of enclosure or protection. It encompasses concepts like dwelling, livestock enclosures, provisions, and even the collective body of people or animals in a specific location.

This root primarily relates to washing, cleansing, and the physical act of sweating, especially after fever. It also extends to objects used for washing and even metaphorical concepts like disgrace.

This root primarily concerns the concept of crushing, grinding, and breaking into small pieces. It extends to the resulting fragments, the state of being crushed, and also encompasses related ideas like smallness, slowness, and thickness.

The root 'رفضه' primarily denotes the act of leaving, abandoning, or letting go. It extends to concepts of dispersal, falling away, and even scarcity, particularly in relation to water or resources. It also describes natural phenomena like the spreading of palm fronds or the scattering of tears.

The root الركض primarily denotes rapid movement, especially of the legs or feet, and by extension, includes concepts like pushing, urging, galloping, flapping, fleeing, and running. It also extends to related physical states and actions, such as a horse's gait, the sides of a basin, or even the growth of a fetus.

This root primarily concerns intense heat, particularly the scorching heat of the sun on the ground. It extends to concepts of burning, suffering from heat, and even the intense thirst of fasting. Derived meanings also touch upon the preparation of metal and specific times of the year.

This root primarily concerns places where water collects, such as meadows and depressions, and by extension, the act of watering or becoming watered. It also extends to the taming or training of animals, particularly horses, and a specific type of deceptive sale.

This root primarily relates to large, bulky animals, specifically camels. It extends to concepts of largeness, bulkiness, and sometimes heaviness or slowness associated with such creatures.

This root primarily relates to the camel, encompassing its physical characteristics, its movement, and its use. It also extends to concepts of largeness, bulkiness, and grandeur, often associated with the camel's imposing stature.

This entry pertains to a specific type of tree found in the region of Al-Jazira. The root itself is primarily used as a noun to denote this plant.

This root primarily concerns the concept of noise, clamor, and loud, confused sounds, particularly those made by people. It also extends to describing someone who makes such sounds.

This entry describes a specific type of date, characterized by its small size. It appears to be a descriptive term for a particular variety of date palm fruit.

This root primarily describes something or someone that is thick, stout, or heavy. It extends to refer to large animals like lions and camels, as well as a specific type of door fitting. It also includes proper names.

This root primarily describes small, stunted, or young plants, particularly thorny shrubs and certain types of trees. It also extends to refer to algae or moss, and the state of water being covered in such growth.

This root primarily concerns the act of biting, gripping with teeth, or holding firmly. It extends to describe intense hardship, severe conditions, and strong, oppressive rulers. The root also encompasses various objects and concepts related to biting, such as food, tools, and even negative personal traits.

This root primarily describes the action of moving something gently to dislodge it, akin to pulling something towards a stake. It also refers to a specific animal.

This root primarily relates to the concept of a man or male human. It also extends to meanings associated with strength, firmness, and sometimes a heavy or slow gait.

This root primarily relates to the act of treating or handling something with intensity, often involving extraction or forceful manipulation. It can refer to medical treatment, extracting something from a container, or achieving a difficult goal.

This root primarily concerns the concept of replacement, substitution, and compensation. It encompasses terms for something that takes the place of another, the act of giving or receiving a substitute, and expressions related to time and eternity as a continuous replacement.

This root describes the inability to cry or shed tears, particularly when one intends to do so. It relates to a lack of emotional expression through weeping.

This root primarily concerns the concept of a target, goal, or objective. It extends to meanings related to desire, longing, and impatience, as well as freshness and newness. It also encompasses actions of filling, emptying, and preparing food or drink, and physical attributes like leanness or plumpness.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of lowering, reducing, and diminishing. It extends to meanings of tenderness, freshness, and youth, as well as states of humility or being diminished. It also encompasses specific terms for facial features and water sources.

This root primarily deals with concepts of obscurity, hiddenness, and lack of clarity. It extends to meanings of being settled or firm, as well as gentleness, leniency, and even physical attributes like being plump or slender. It also encompasses actions related to concealment, overlooking, and the passage of time or events.

This root primarily concerns the concept of decrease, reduction, or diminution, particularly related to water levels, but also extending to prices, the womb, and even tears. It also encompasses related nouns for specific natural phenomena and places.

This root describes the action of crushing or mashing, particularly soft or wet substances. It implies a forceful breaking down of the material.

The root الفرض (al-farḍ) primarily relates to the concept of imposing, obligating, or setting a fixed measure. This extends to defining, legislating, and assigning duties or portions. It also encompasses physical acts like cutting or marking, and specific objects or times associated with these actions.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of breaking, separating, and scattering. It extends to meanings related to opening, unsealing, and dispersal, as well as physical attributes like spaciousness and fluidity. It also encompasses specific terms for water, precious metals, and even a historical nickname.

This root primarily concerns the delegation of authority, entrusting matters to someone else, and the state of being without a leader or in disarray. It also extends to concepts of shared participation and negotiation.

This root primarily deals with the concept of breaking, shattering, or crushing something into pieces. It implies a forceful action that results in fragmentation or destruction.

The root 'فاض' primarily relates to overflowing, abundance, and excess, extending to concepts of death, spreading information, and intense movement. It also encompasses terms for large quantities, specific places, and even personal characteristics.

This root primarily concerns the act of grasping, holding, or taking something with the hand. It extends to concepts of seizing, controlling, and also includes related actions like flying quickly, contracting, and even death. Derived meanings touch upon physical objects related to gripping and specific types of movement or creatures.

This root appears to describe something short or stunted, possibly in a physical or developmental sense. It is primarily used as a noun referring to a short person.

This root appears to relate to terms for unpleasant or undesirable physical characteristics, specifically in relation to snakes and women.

This root primarily concerns the concept of demolition, collapse, and dismantling. It extends to the idea of replacement or exchange, and also to movement, specifically coming and going.