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

This entry is for a non-Arabic (foreign) name. It does not contain any derived Arabic words or semantic meanings associated with an Arabic root.

This root primarily refers to a specific Kurdish tribe originating from the Mosul region. It is used as a proper noun to identify this group and individuals associated with it.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of change, fortune, and the cyclical nature of time and power. It extends to encompass political states, shifts in wealth, and the rise and fall of power, as well as specific natural phenomena and tribal names.

This root primarily relates to concepts of time, smallness, and confusion. It also encompasses a specific geographical name.

The root 'dahbala' primarily relates to the act of eating greedily or taking large bites. It also appears in the names of birds and individuals, possibly derived from this core meaning or as proper nouns.

This root primarily describes the act of skinning or flaying an animal, specifically by scraping or shaving off its hide. It also refers to a specific ancestor's name.

This root appears to relate to concepts of severity, hardship, and intense action, particularly in the context of war or conflict. It encompasses notions of formidable challenges, the impact of battles, and the vigorous movement of warriors.

This root primarily refers to specific tribes or lineages within various Arab groups. It also denotes a specific individual's name, likely a progenitor of a lineage.

This root primarily concerns swift movement and the animals associated with it, specifically the jackal and the wolf. It also extends to concepts of humility and diminishment.

This root primarily concerns the concept of wilting, drying up, or becoming thin and weak, often applied to plants, animals, or even abstract concepts like wealth. It can also refer to specific objects or conditions associated with dryness or emaciation.

This root primarily concerns the concept of injustice and wrongdoing. It describes actions and individuals characterized by unfairness and deviation from what is right.

This root pertains to the concept of vengeance, retribution, and deep-seated animosity. It encompasses the act of seeking revenge for a wrong, as well as the underlying feelings of enmity and hatred.

This root pertains to the act of rolling or causing something to roll. It describes a forceful and often repeated motion of tumbling or pushing an object down.

This root primarily relates to the action of a camel or similar animal, specifically its gait or movement. It can also refer to the act of preparing or cooking food, particularly bread, in a way that hastens its readiness.

This root pertains to the act of admitting or confessing something after a period of denial or rejection. It specifically focuses on the transition from stubborn refusal to acknowledgment.

This root pertains to a thin, liquid form of pitch or tar. It describes a specific type of viscous substance used historically, likely for its adhesive or waterproofing properties.

This root primarily concerns the concept of humility, lowliness, and submission, often in contrast to strength or difficulty. It extends to meanings of ease, gentleness, and being accustomed or tractable, as well as physical states like drooping or being worn down.

This root appears to describe the act of rolling or causing something to roll. It is closely related to the concept of forceful movement and displacement.

This root primarily concerns the Arabic letter 'dhāl' (ذ). It also extends to the act of writing this letter and refers to something dry or withered, whether plant matter or otherwise.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of leaving, forgetting, and being unconcerned or at ease. It extends to describe a portion of the night and a swift horse, and also refers to specific tribal names and individuals.

This root primarily concerns the concept of a 'tail' or trailing end, extending to things that trail behind, such as the hem of clothing, the wake of wind in sand, or an animal's tail. It also metaphorically describes trailing, pride, humility, and degradation.

This root primarily relates to young ostriches and their characteristics. It extends to concepts of growth, speed, and specific astronomical or geographical features, often metaphorically linked to the young ostrich.

This root primarily describes a specific manner of walking, characterized by imbalance and a swaying motion. It also extends to meanings related to cunning, stealth, and solitary action, particularly in the context of warfare or predatory behavior.

This root primarily concerns concepts of thickness, fleshiness, and abundance, particularly related to the body, wealth, and vegetation. It also extends to terms for specific plants, animals, and even a place name.

This root describes something or someone that is large, well-formed, and of great stature or importance. It applies to people, camels, and young women, emphasizing their impressive physical attributes and significant presence.

This root appears to relate to shortness or being short. It is also used as a proper name.

This root primarily concerns the concept of orderly arrangement, beauty, and proportion, particularly in relation to teeth, speech, and water. It also extends to descriptions of certain insects and plants.

This root primarily concerns the equipment and act of traveling, especially by camel. It covers the saddle and its components, the journey itself, and the camel prepared for travel. It also extends to concepts of strength, movement, and even specific places or people associated with travel.

This root primarily denotes the female young of sheep, specifically lambs. It also extends to include names of horses and tribal lineages.

This root appears to relate to the concept of being fat or corpulent, specifically describing a fat camel.

This root appears to relate to the concept of small children or young offspring. It specifically denotes the young ones within a family or group.

This root primarily concerns concepts of baseness, lowliness, and inferiority. It describes things or people that are inferior, worthless, or morally corrupt, contrasting with nobility and virtue.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of sending, dispatching, and conveying. It extends to notions of herds, gentle movement, and flowing substances like milk or water. Derived terms also describe messengers, smooth journeys, and even specific types of plants or animals.

This root primarily relates to units of weight, specifically the 'ratl' which is a measure of twelve ounces. It also extends to describe characteristics of people and animals, often implying softness, weakness, or immaturity, and includes terms for specific actions like softening hair or testing weight.

The root رعله primarily relates to striking, piercing, or cutting with force. It also extends to concepts of abundance, leadership, and certain natural elements like ostriches, plants, and parts of mountains.

This root primarily describes actions related to tearing, ripping, or cutting, often applied to fabric or meat. It also extends to describe worn-out or tattered items, and by extension, foolish or unkempt people. The root also appears in proper names and descriptions of unstable winds.

The root الرغل primarily relates to plants, specifically a type of herb or goosefoot. It extends to concepts of growth, surpassing a certain stage, and deviation or going astray. It also encompasses terms for young animals, specific physical attributes, and a historical figure associated with a negative connotation.

The root رفل (rafa-la) primarily relates to the act of dragging or trailing something, often associated with clothing or a tail, implying a sense of pride, ostentation, or sometimes clumsiness. It extends to meanings of abundance, largeness, and even specific technical terms in prosody and animal husbandry.

This root primarily relates to the concept of a date palm that is out of reach, and by extension, to speed and swift movement. It also includes names and epithets associated with swiftness.

This root primarily concerns the act of kicking, especially with a foot or leg. It extends to actions involving striking with the leg, such as a horse kicking, or a person kicking something to drive it into the ground. It also encompasses related concepts like a bundle of greens and a path.

The root الرمل primarily relates to sand, dust, and fine particles. It extends to concepts of lightness, thinness, decoration, and also to states of need, widowhood, and scarcity, particularly of rain or provisions. It also encompasses specific poetic meters and geographical locations.

This root primarily describes the act of flowing or running, particularly of liquids like saliva, fat, or tears. It can also denote rapid movement, dispersal, or intense moisture.

This root pertains to the process of tanning leather. It describes the state of the skin when it is placed in the tanning solution.

This root primarily relates to bodily fluids, specifically saliva and discharge, and also extends to descriptions of physical characteristics and actions. It encompasses terms for animal saliva, extra teeth, and the act of anointing or greasing. Additionally, it includes geographical names and descriptions of a man's physical state.

This root primarily describes a type of walking or gait. It can also refer to unintelligible speech.

This root appears to describe weakness, foolishness, and also a type of bird. The primary meanings relate to being slow, weak, or unintelligent, with a secondary meaning for a specific avian species.

This root primarily describes states of looseness, flabbiness, and swelling, often related to flesh or physical conditions. It can also refer to thin, watery substances like dew or yellowish water, and a state of agitation.

This root primarily concerns the concept of saliva, its production, and related actions. It describes the act of salivating, particularly in infants, and the substance itself.