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

This root primarily relates to dung, refuse, and fertilization. It extends to terms for containers, small amounts of things, and even personal names derived from these concepts. Some derived terms also refer to specific individuals or places.

This root appears to describe shortness or being short in stature. It is primarily used as an adjective to denote a person of short build.

This root primarily relates to concepts of throwing, sending, and rapid movement, often associated with projectiles, animals, and sound. It also encompasses terms for specific objects and physical attributes.

The root 'زحل' primarily relates to movement away, receding, or being slow and hesitant. It also encompasses concepts of displacement, avoidance, and in specific contexts, refers to the planet Saturn, a narrow or slippery place, and a particular gait.

This root primarily relates to the act of giving or handing over something, often with a sense of urgency or directness. It can also refer to the act of fluffing or dishevelling something, particularly hair.

This root primarily relates to concepts of liveliness, agility, and sometimes agitation or distress. It encompasses terms for energetic movement, swiftness, and also conditions of hunger or being disturbed.

This root primarily describes a state of physical emaciation or a specific type of person, often characterized by a large belly and thin neck. It also extends to meanings related to animals, plants, and historical figures.

This root pertains to negative character traits and behaviors, specifically focusing on ill temper, rudeness, and a generally unpleasant disposition.

This root primarily relates to the act of pouring, spitting out, or ejecting substances, often with force. It also extends to concepts of feeding young, and can describe something light or a young child.

This root primarily refers to a type of tree. It also has a less common meaning related to falsehood or deception, and the act of igniting something.

This root appears to describe a sensation of tightness or constriction, specifically within the heart. It is a rare root with limited usage.

This root appears to relate to concepts of anger, intensity, and possibly a group or gathering. It also touches upon lightness and a comparative form.

This root primarily denotes speed and swiftness. It describes rapid movement and quick actions.

This root primarily relates to the concept of thieves and robbers. It also extends to describe narrow pathways and the act of letting down the ends of a turban.

This root primarily concerns the concept of slipping, stumbling, or falling, both literally and figuratively. It extends to meanings of swift movement, giving, and also encompasses negative connotations like mistakes, sins, and hardships. The root also touches upon qualities of swiftness, lightness, and even specific objects or places associated with these meanings.

The root 'زمل' primarily relates to carrying, accompanying, and the act of riding or being a rider. It also encompasses concepts of weakness, sound, and groups of people or animals, often in the context of travel or burden.

This root appears to be very limited in its usage, primarily referring to a specific type of wild cat. It does not seem to have extensive derivations or common modern applications.

This root primarily describes the process of melting, particularly for snow and ice, and also relates to clarity and uprightness in water and posture.

This root entry primarily discusses ginger, its properties, and various related plants or substances. It covers the plant itself, its medicinal uses, and specific varieties or compounds associated with it, often with medicinal or culinary applications.

This entry pertains to the Arabic word 'al-zindabīl', which is a loanword from another language. It specifically refers to a large elephant.

This root describes a manner of walking characterized by heaviness or slowness, and also by speed. It is also used to refer to specific individuals and abstract concepts.

This root primarily describes a specific manner of walking, characterized by a heavy, lumbering, or dragging gait. It can also extend to the sound associated with such movement.

The root الزوال primarily denotes the concept of passing, departing, or ceasing to be. It extends to meanings of change, decline, and the passage of time, particularly concerning the sun's position. It also encompasses actions of treatment, seeking, and facing challenges.

This root primarily relates to smoothness, purity, and a sense of being free from harm or evil. It also encompasses concepts of reassurance and a specific type of mountain.

This root primarily describes the act of stacking or piling things up, particularly goods or belongings. It conveys the idea of arranging items one on top of another in an orderly fashion.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of separation, parting, and moving something from its place. It also extends to meanings of dispersal, distinction, and even physical spacing.

This root primarily concerns the act of asking, inquiring, or requesting something. It encompasses various forms of asking, the thing asked for, and the state of being a frequent asker.

This root primarily concerns the concept of a path, way, or road, both literal and metaphorical. It extends to encompass divine paths, acts of charity, and even specific types of plants and physical features. The root also describes actions related to movement, guidance, and the flow of things.

This root appears to relate to a specific type of grain or legume seed. The primary derived word describes this seed, with a comparison to a known plant.

This root primarily describes something large or immense, particularly in the context of animals like lizards and camels, as well as containers and young lions. It also has a secondary meaning related to uttering the phrase 'Subhan Allah'.

This root primarily relates to the concept of being saturated or thoroughly imbued, particularly with liquids like water or oils. It also extends to descriptions of abundance, spaciousness, and a state of being unburdened or unequipped.

The root 'جاء' primarily relates to the concept of coming, arriving, or appearing. It can also extend to the manner of one's arrival or movement, sometimes implying a lack of purpose or direction.

This root primarily relates to the concept of following, succeeding, or coming one after another in succession. It also extends to meanings of following a path, and metaphorically, to things that flow or trail.

This root primarily relates to containers for liquids, particularly large buckets, and by extension, abundance and fullness. It also extends to concepts of exchange, competition, and divine decree, as well as physical attributes like size and relaxation.

The root السحل primarily relates to scraping, peeling, and smoothing, often associated with surfaces being worn down by friction or water. It extends to describe types of fabric, ropes, and even the act of speaking or crying, with some meanings related to intensity or purity.

This root describes things that are large, wide, or hanging low. It applies to objects like buckets, testicles, and bellies, as well as geographical features like valleys.

This root primarily concerns the act of rubbing, polishing, and smoothing something. It implies a process of making a surface sleek or shiny through friction.

This root primarily refers to male genitalia, specifically the penis. It also includes a figurative expression related to ignorance or lack of discernment, and a proper name.

This root primarily relates to young sheep and goats, extending to concepts of weakness, inferiority, and immaturity in general. It also encompasses actions of taking stealthily, criticizing, and delaying.

This root primarily concerns the concept of letting something hang down, fall, or be covered. It extends to meanings of spreading out, extending, and also includes specific items that hang down or cover, such as curtains or strands of hair.

This root primarily relates to garments and clothing, encompassing various types of attire. It also extends to the act of wearing clothes and a specific type of rich stew.

This root describes something characterized by length and a disordered or agitated state. It is used to describe a person who is tall and of an uncoordinated or restless disposition.

This entry defines the proper name Israfil, an angel in Islamic tradition. It discusses its etymology, suggesting it might be a five-letter word with an original hamza.

This entry discusses the word for trousers or pants, noting its Persian origin and various plural forms. It also extends the meaning metaphorically to describe extensive feathering on a bird's legs or white markings on a horse's legs.

This root primarily relates to a type of basin or vessel, often with a handle. It also extends to describe something elevated or rising, like dust, and metaphorically, a person who is alone or unaccompanied.

This root pertains to tallness, specifically referring to long-necked or tall camels. It describes the physical characteristic of being elongated or stretched out.

This root primarily concerns the act of coughing, its causes, and related medical conditions. It also extends to metaphorical uses related to vigor and includes terms for mythical creatures and specific plants.

This root primarily relates to the state of being wounded or covered, particularly with oil or fat. It also extends to the idea of something being easy or worn.

This root primarily describes physical frailty and weakness, encompassing small stature, thin limbs, and a generally emaciated or poorly developed physique. It can also extend to negative qualities of character, disposition, or nourishment.