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

This root appears to describe a weak or feeble man. The primary derived term directly defines this concept.

This root primarily relates to ants and their characteristics, such as movement, infestation, and smallness. It extends to concepts of slander, restlessness, numbness, and specific physical ailments or marks. It also encompasses terms for people with certain traits and geographical locations.

This root primarily concerns the concept of giving, bestowing, and receiving. It extends to related ideas like generosity, a share or portion, and the act of taking or receiving something. It also encompasses related objects and abstract concepts.

This root primarily concerns the act of drinking, especially the first or abundant drinking, and its associated concepts. It extends to places of drinking, animals that drink, and by extension, concepts related to satisfaction, sustenance, and even anger or a high dune.

This root appears to relate to concepts of age, heaviness, and large size, particularly in relation to people and animals. It describes elderly individuals and a heavy, lumbering gait.

This root primarily relates to the concept of a wolf, and by extension, a falcon. It also encompasses terms for an elder, a tribe, and specific actions like eating voraciously or riding a borrowed camel.

This root pertains to concepts of age, seniority, and the elderly, particularly in relation to humans and large birds of prey.

This root primarily concerns the concept of attaining, reaching, or obtaining something, often through effort or by chance. It extends to the idea of receiving or being given something, and also encompasses the meaning of hitting or striking a target. Derived terms relate to what is obtained, places, and specific substances with medicinal properties.

This root primarily concerns the concept of seeking refuge, protection, or escape. It extends to meanings of finding a safe place, hastening to safety, and also includes specific, less common meanings related to animal droppings and a type of place where floodwater collects.

This root primarily concerns intense, heavy rain and its associated qualities of severity, weight, and impact. It extends to concepts of forceful action, dense or substantial things, and even negative connotations like unsuitability or overindulgence.

This root pertains to the concept of being full, particularly with drink, and by extension, to men who are characterized by this fullness. It describes a state of being satiated or excessively filled.

This root primarily relates to ropes, cords, and fibers, particularly those made from natural materials like palm fiber or plant fibers. It also extends to concepts of connection, establishment, and gathering, as well as referring to specific individuals and their lineage.

This root primarily concerns the concept of fear, apprehension, and timidity. It extends to related ideas like being aged or elderly, and also includes geographical names and a term for a water-filled pit.

This root primarily concerns mud, mire, and the act of getting stuck in it. It extends to concepts of being burdened or weighed down by something, and also includes a meaning related to exemption or exception.

This root primarily relates to the action of churning or agitating a liquid, specifically milk in a waterskin, to produce butter or a similar product. It also extends to the concept of shaking or moving something back and forth.

This root primarily relates to concepts of smallness, lightness, and specific physical attributes. It encompasses terms for reflective surfaces, fatty tissues, and descriptions of physical agility or brevity.

This root primarily describes a type of lizard, specifically a large monitor lizard, detailing its physical characteristics, medicinal properties, and uses of its body parts. It also includes a place name derived from the root.

This root appears to describe something formidable, great, or cunning. It is associated with significant matters and potentially deceptive or astute individuals.

This root primarily concerns the concept of proximity, closeness, or a means to achieve something. It extends to notions of status, rank, and the act of drawing nearer to someone or something, particularly God. It also encompasses related ideas like desire, obligation, and even illicit acquisition.

This root primarily describes small amounts of water, often trickling or intermittent, originating from elevated sources. It extends to concepts of scarcity, weakness, and fear, and also includes geographical and specific actions related to animals and upbringing.

The root 'waṣala' (وصل) primarily denotes connection, reaching, and joining. It encompasses concepts of physical attachment, communication, continuity, and even emotional bonds. Derived terms often relate to linking things together, arriving at a destination, or maintaining a continuous state.

This root primarily relates to mountain goats, their characteristics, and associated concepts like refuge and elevation. It extends to abstract notions of nobility, gathering, and specific places or times.

This root primarily describes concepts of entering, delving deeply, and becoming immersed, often with connotations of weakness, baseness, or unwanted intrusion. It extends to meanings of being hidden, distant, or even physically soiled.

This root primarily relates to the concept of scarcity or smallness, but also extends to meanings of abundance and preparation. It describes something that is little, can be peeled or prepared, and can also refer to a plant.

This root primarily relates to the act of ascending, particularly in mountainous terrain. It also extends to descriptions of horses that are good climbers, and to specific types of trees, fruits, or their dried parts. Additionally, it encompasses terms for stones and rough surfaces that aid climbing, and a descriptor for a small head.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of entrusting, delegating, and reliance. It extends to meanings of helplessness, weakness, and abandonment, often in the context of relying on or being left to someone or something else.

This root primarily relates to sounds of distress, lamentation, and wailing. It also extends to the sound a bow makes when drawn and can refer to a specific sword.

This root primarily concerns states of weakness, fear, and confusion. It extends to forgetting, making mistakes, and the initial moments of something or a sudden onset of fear.

This root entry appears to be a genealogical reference, specifically naming a lineage or tribe descended from a person named Wahbīl. It focuses on identifying individuals within this lineage, particularly a scholar.

This root primarily deals with the concept of being first, prior, or preceding. It encompasses notions of precedence in time, rank, or order, and its derivatives often signify the first instance or the beginning of something.

This root primarily denotes calamity, destruction, and severe misfortune. It extends to expressions of condemnation, grief, and even terms for a dangerous person or a place in hell.

The root 'هبلته' primarily relates to loss, grief, and misfortune, particularly the death of a child. It extends to concepts of deception, seeking, and acquisition, as well as physical descriptions like being large or swollen. It also encompasses specific names and objects.

This root appears to describe a young, well-built man, possibly with connotations of robustness or good physique. It is closely associated with the word for quince, suggesting a potential metaphorical link or a shared characteristic.

This root primarily concerns the concept of rain, specifically light, continuous rainfall. It also extends to describe clouds associated with such rain and a type of plant.

This root pertains to hidden or secret speech, often with a negative connotation of slander or malicious gossip. It describes the act of speaking covertly and the person who engages in such clandestine communication.

This root pertains to concepts of corruption, mixing, and confusion. It describes a state of disarray, disorder, and the intermingling of things in a way that leads to a loss of clarity or integrity.

This root primarily relates to concepts of stillness, slowness, and expanse, often applied to landforms, movement, and states of being. It also encompasses notions of neglect, loss, and even moral failing.

This root primarily relates to the concept of curving, arching, or bending. It is most famously associated with the bow used for archery, but can extend to any curved shape or action.

This root primarily concerns the cooing sound of doves, but extends to related concepts like drooping, relaxation, and specific terms for parts of animals or plants. It also encompasses actions like sending something down and a type of chanting.

This root describes something or someone characterized by abundance, thickness, or heaviness, particularly in relation to hair or physical presence. It can refer to being hairy, unkempt, or generally substantial and weighty.

This root primarily describes things that are old, worn out, or tattered, particularly clothing. It also extends to describe people or things that are unkempt, shaggy, or heavy, as well as concepts like time and large gatherings.

This root primarily relates to the middle or latter part of the night, and by extension, concepts associated with swiftness, lightness, and sometimes weakness or affliction. It also encompasses various specific terms for animals, places, and objects.

This root describes a specific manner of walking, characterized by a certain gait or stride. It is often compared to another similar gait, suggesting a nuanced distinction in how one moves.

This root primarily concerns the manner of walking, specifically a wide or long stride. It also extends to describe individuals or animals characterized by their tall stature or large build.

This root appears to describe something or someone that is tall or long. The primary meaning relates to physical stature and length.

This root appears to relate to the concept of baseness, ignobility, and low character. It describes individuals who are mean-spirited, ignoble, and lacking in noble qualities.

This root primarily refers to a specific historical figure, the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius. It also includes derived terms for a type of sieve and a place name in the Roman lands.

This root primarily describes physical attributes related to size, build, and gait, particularly a large or imposing physique and a proud or ostentatious walk. It also extends to descriptions of large sea creatures and the turbulent sea.

This root primarily relates to the act of plucking, tearing, or cutting hair or similar fibrous materials. It also extends to concepts of decay, ruin, and specific descriptive terms for old women, worn-out animals, and frayed clothing.

This root describes a specific type of rapid movement, falling between walking and running. It encompasses the act of quickening one's pace or moving with haste.