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

This root primarily deals with the concept of speaking, uttering words, and the speech itself. It encompasses the act of communication through language, as well as the content and nature of that speech, including its coherence and meaning.

This root appears to describe someone of bad character or disposition. The primary meaning relates to poor manners or a disagreeable nature, though its authenticity is questioned.

This root primarily concerns the neck and things associated with it, such as the nape, a collar, or a rope around the neck. It extends to concepts of marking, branding, and by extension, disputes, evil, and holding someone captive. It also relates to certain types of animals and celestial bodies.

This root appears to describe the act of mixing or confusing things together. It suggests a state of being jumbled or disordered, often in a way that makes something unclear or difficult to understand.

This root primarily describes a thief or someone who takes everything, often with connotations of being sly, cunning, or a rogue. It can also refer to a swift, bold, or cunning young man, or someone tall. Some derived terms relate to a woman's private parts or a specific type of thief.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of finding fault, criticizing, and expressing disapproval. It can also extend to the idea of not being grateful for a blessing.

This root describes someone who is strong, robust, and capable, particularly in the context of enduring arduous journeys or tasks. It emphasizes a physical and resilient quality.

This root describes someone who is short and fleshy or stout. It primarily functions as an adjective to denote physical build.

This root primarily describes tallness and unpleasant disposition. It can refer to a tall person, someone with a bad temper, or a woman who is tall. The root also encompasses the concept of anger.

This root primarily concerns the concept of length, particularly the length and beauty of the neck. It extends to describe tallness in general, and also refers to the early stages of youth and a type of pitcher.

This root appears to describe negative character traits and unpleasant physical attributes. It also has a specific meaning related to facial features.

This root primarily concerns the concept of length, particularly of the neck, and by extension, height and stature. It also extends to meanings related to infertility in animals, specific sounds, and a place name.

This root primarily concerns the act of physically examining livestock, particularly sheep and camels, to assess their condition (fatness, leanness, or reproductive readiness). It extends to concepts of a good state, happiness, envy, and the act of prolonging or sustaining something, as well as specific geographical and agricultural terms.

This entry discusses the place name Granada, its etymology, and its meaning in Andalusian Arabic. It is presented as a proper noun referring to the city.

This root primarily relates to the act of submerging or plunging something into water. It also extends to sounds made by animals and humans, particularly guttural or choking sounds, and to the state of being overwhelmed or submerged, such as by sleep or waves.

This root primarily describes turbulent, noisy, and overwhelming water phenomena, including sea waves, boiling liquids, and the sound of watercourses. It also extends to the sounds of gargling and hoarseness.

This root primarily concerns the concept of making mistakes, errors, or falling into confusion. It extends to the act of misleading others or being misled, and the state of being prone to errors.

The root غمط primarily relates to concepts of looking down upon, belittling, or disregarding something or someone. It also extends to meanings of consuming something quickly, covering, or being hidden.

This root describes something or someone that is long-necked. It primarily functions as an adjective.

This root primarily relates to concepts of depth, sinking, and abundance, often associated with water, land depressions, and sustenance. It also extends to meanings of gathering, entering, and even bodily functions.

This root primarily concerns the concept of entering deeply into something, to the point of disappearing or becoming hidden. It also extends to the idea of being submerged or drowned.

This root appears to describe a state of relaxation or lying down, possibly in a soft or yielding manner. It suggests a lack of tension or a comfortable posture.

This root describes actions related to spreading out, opening, or stretching, particularly the legs or limbs. It also encompasses the posture of sitting or lying down in a spread-legged manner, and the act of a camel or camel-like animal resting in a relaxed, spread-out position. Additionally, it can refer to stretching or extending something and a specific geographical location.

This root primarily relates to concepts of smallness, remnants, and specific types of structures or gatherings. It encompasses terms for tiny fragments, nail clippings, and also refers to a large gathering place or a historical city.

This root describes the act of something breaking or bursting, specifically when it is moist or wet. It implies a sudden and forceful separation of parts due to internal pressure or moisture.

This root appears to relate to the concept of being split, divided, or separated. It encompasses terms for something that is distinct, set apart, or perhaps even a specific type of division or separation.

This root appears to relate to descriptions of physical features, specifically a flat or snub nose, and also to sounds associated with animal herding or sexual intercourse. It can also describe speech that is unintelligible.

This entry discusses place names, specifically referring to regions or districts. It details grammatical variations in declension and the proper way to formنسبة (nisbah) adjectives.

This root primarily deals with concepts of suddenness, surprise, and unexpectedness. It encompasses notions of being startled, surprised by an event, or escaping suddenly.

This root primarily describes the act of moving quickly, particularly in speech or walking. It conveys a sense of swiftness and rapid progression.

This root primarily refers to types of clothing, specifically garments imported from Sindh or patterned aprons. It also encompasses the specific term for such an item.

This root primarily relates to the Coptic people and their associated terms, including their homeland (Egypt), their clothing, and a historical designation for a group of people. It also extends to the act of gathering or collecting something with one's hand and a term for a specific type of person.

This root primarily concerns drought, scarcity, and severe conditions. It extends to concepts of intense striking, endurance, and even specific botanical or zoological terms.

This root primarily relates to items worn on the ear, specifically earrings, and by extension, things that hang or are attached. It also extends to plants, specific objects, and abstract concepts like a small amount or a calamity.

This root primarily describes a specific manner of walking, akin to crouching or gathering oneself. It also extends to meanings related to gathering, contracting, and in a sexual context, a particular form of intercourse.

This root primarily relates to precision, meticulousness, and specific physical attributes or actions. It encompasses fine writing, careful walking, and descriptions of objects or beings with particular characteristics.

This root primarily concerns concepts of justice, fairness, and equitable distribution. It also extends to measurements, portions, and specific medicinal substances, as well as physical conditions like stiffness and crookedness.

This root primarily relates to the act of scraping, stripping, or removing something from a surface. It can also extend to meanings of uncovering, revealing, or even striking with a stick. In a meteorological context, it signifies the clearing or clearing up of the sky.

This root primarily concerns the act of cutting or severing, whether physically or metaphorically. It extends to concepts of scarcity, time, and specific physical attributes like hair texture or animal characteristics.

This root pertains to the act of demolishing or dismantling structures, specifically focusing on the complete destruction and collapse of buildings.

This root primarily denotes concepts of tightness, constriction, and intensity. It extends to meanings of fear, anger, loud shouting, and forceful action like driving or leading. It also encompasses physical states like dryness and specific items like turbans.

This root primarily relates to the concept of stopping, suppressing, or containing something. It encompasses actions of blocking, hindering, and preventing, often with a sense of force or authority.

This root primarily relates to gathering, collecting, or bringing things together. It also extends to concepts of mating, sexual intercourse, and a specific place name. Additionally, it describes a posture of being close or compact.

This root appears to describe the act of snatching or seizing something quickly and forcefully, often implying a sudden removal from someone's grasp.

This root primarily describes shortness in stature for people, animals, and even teeth. It also extends to negative connotations like wickedness, and in a different context, refers to a type of demon offspring and a specific castle location.

This root primarily describes a state of being tightly curled, stiff, or matted, particularly concerning hair. It also extends to describe a person who is fleeing, wary, or fearful, often associated with a head of such stiff hair.

This entry is extremely brief and appears to be a proper noun entry rather than a semantic root. It provides a specific epithet or title associated with a person.

This root primarily concerns the act of binding, tying, or constricting, often with ropes or bands. It extends to the idea of holding tightly, restraining, and can also refer to sexual intercourse or a specific type of binding used for animals.

This root appears to relate to the dung beetle and its actions, specifically its rolling behavior and the anatomy of its abdomen.