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

This root primarily concerns the concept of a defect, flaw, or blemish, whether physical, moral, or reputational. It extends to the act of finding fault, criticizing, and the resulting shame or stigma. It also includes related objects and abstract concepts.

This root primarily concerns the concept of intermittency, alternation, or periodicity, often related to drinking, illness, or actions occurring on alternate days. It also extends to consequences, specific places, and descriptive terms for animals and objects.

This root primarily describes a fleshy growth or lump, particularly a thick piece of flesh on the sides of the neck. It can also refer to a stout, muscular person.

The root الغرب primarily relates to the concept of going away, disappearing, or moving to the west. It encompasses notions of departure, distance, foreignness, and the western direction. It also extends to physical descriptions like the western part of the eye, specific plants, and even abstract concepts like intensity and a type of disease.

This root pertains to the act of forcefully taking something away from someone else. It emphasizes the aggressive and often unjust nature of the seizure, akin to outright robbery or usurpation.

This root appears to relate to the concept of agitation, stirring, or churning, particularly in the context of water. It describes the action of making something turbulent or causing it to move vigorously.

This root appears to be a variant or linguistic alternative for the root الغشم. It is associated with a type of ailment or disease, and a tribal name is derived from it, possibly indicating a connection to that ailment.

This root appears to primarily describe a lion, with related terms denoting bravery and forwardness. The derived words seem to focus on attributes associated with a powerful and aggressive animal.

This root primarily concerns the act of taking something by force or unjustly. It extends to compelling someone to do something against their will and also to the process of removing hair and fuzz from animal hides.

This root describes something that is long and disordered or agitated. It can refer to physical length and instability, or a state of being unsettled.

This root primarily concerns the concept of anger, its intensity, and its opposite, contentment. It extends to describe fierce or strong entities, physical attributes like redness and hardness, and various specific objects or conditions.

This root primarily relates to the concept of place, location, and position. It encompasses the idea of settling, residing, and establishing oneself in a particular spot. It can also extend to the notion of a site or a specific area.

This entry discusses a word that appears to be a misspelling of another word. The primary meaning relates to a type of snake, but the entry focuses on correcting the orthography.

This root primarily concerns the concept of overcoming, conquering, or prevailing over something or someone. It extends to notions of dominance, superiority, and being powerful or strong, often in a physical or forceful sense. It also encompasses related ideas like abundance, density, and being formidable.

This root primarily relates to the physical features of young boys, specifically the corners of their mouths, and also encompasses the concept of abundant spoils or booty.

This root refers to a fleshy, hard substance located around the throat area. It specifically denotes anatomical features within the mouth and throat, including the uvula and related structures.

This root primarily relates to darkness and obscurity. It extends to concepts of intense blackness, stealthy movement in darkness, and by extension, to qualities associated with being unaware or slow, such as heedlessness, dullness, or being heavy.

This root primarily concerns the concept of absence, hiddenness, and the unknown. It extends to things that are concealed, the earth's unseen aspects like fat, and the act of being absent or absenting oneself. It also encompasses related concepts like slander and dense vegetation.

This root appears to relate to a place name or a tribal affiliation, possibly derived from a geographical location or a specific group of people. The primary focus is on identifying individuals and their lineage connected to this root.

This root primarily deals with geographical locations, specifically cities and regions in Central Asia and Persia. It also includes a rare verb form related to constriction.

This root appears to refer to a specific type of tree and its uses. The primary meaning relates to a tree from which saddles are made.

This root appears to relate to something being distinct, separated, or marked. It is associated with specific types of clothing and a person known for their knowledge.

This root appears to refer to small burrowing rodents, specifically a mouse or the young of a jerboa.

This root primarily relates to the act of drinking, specifically consuming large quantities of liquid or drinking until full. It also extends to the capacity of containers to hold or take in liquid.

This root primarily relates to the saddle or pack-saddle of a camel, its components, and associated actions. It also extends to meanings related to the intestines, the belly, and specific types of food and locations.

This root appears to relate to the concept of gifts, presents, or donations. It encompasses the act of giving and the items given, often implying generosity or a significant bestowal.

This root primarily relates to severe coughing and sickness, often associated with old age or a persistent, debilitating cough. It can also refer to an aged person, particularly a woman, and by extension, a morally corrupt or promiscuous woman.

This root primarily relates to the act of striking or felling someone, often with a weapon like a sword. It also encompasses the idea of overcoming or overpowering an opponent.

This root appears to relate to a specific place and potentially to poor sustenance or condition. The primary derived word points to a location, while another describes a negative attribute related to food.

This root primarily describes individuals characterized by their large size, age, or poor condition. It also extends to negative traits like bad temper and excessive eating, as well as powerful animals like lions.

This root appears to relate to the act of cutting or dividing something into pieces. It is primarily used in a classical context and describes the action of severing or fragmenting.

This root primarily relates to cutting, dividing, and consuming. It extends to meanings of gathering, scattering, and acting greedily, particularly in relation to food and wealth. It also denotes predatory or destructive entities.

This root primarily relates to actions of forceful impact, falling, and intense movement, often associated with violence or strong emotion. It also extends to terms for weapons, specific types of combat or play, and geographical locations.

This root entry discusses the concept of 'nothingness' or 'lack of anything'. It is often used idiomatically to negate the presence of a small or large quantity, or any item at all.

This root appears to describe a state of contraction or drawing back, often due to cold or anger. It also relates to a specific posture of lowering the head in a display of emotion.

The root 'القرقب' primarily relates to the concept of the belly or abdomen. It also appears in place names and as a term for a small bird.

This root primarily refers to the flank or side of an animal. It can also denote a type of desert rodent, specifically a jerboa or a mouse, and their young.

This root primarily describes large, mature, or impressive animals, specifically cattle and goats. It can also refer to a leader or a distinguished elder.

This root primarily relates to intense or excessive actions, particularly in the context of sexual intercourse. It also extends to meanings of firmness, intensity, and greed, especially in trade.

This root primarily relates to hardness, intensity, and dryness. It extends to describe things that are solid, severe, or dried out, particularly dates. It also encompasses concepts of flowing water and the setting of the sun.

This root pertains to the concept of being large, bulky, or massive. It describes physical size and substantiality, often implying a commanding or imposing presence.

This root appears to be a variant or synonym of another root, القسحب, focusing on concepts related to drawing, pulling, or dragging. It is primarily used in a classical context and lacks extensive modern derivatives.

The root القشب broadly relates to mixing, contamination, and impurity, extending to concepts of deception, harm, and degradation. It also encompasses notions of refinement, cleaning, and newness, often in contrast to its primary meaning.

This root appears to refer to a specific type of plant. The entry is very brief and primarily defines the root itself as a plant.

This root primarily relates to hollow, tubular structures, often plant-based, and by extension, things that are hollow, elongated, or channel-like. It also extends to actions of cutting or separating, and to specific anatomical parts and places.

This root describes qualities of strength, firmness, and solidity. It encompasses physical robustness, unyielding nature, and unwavering resolve.

The root قطب (q-ṭ-b) primarily relates to the concept of gathering, contracting, or converging. It extends to meanings of frowning, anger, mixing, and central points or leaders. It also encompasses specific objects and entities associated with these core ideas.