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

This root entry primarily discusses place names and related terms, specifically referring to regions in Nubia and a location in the Maghreb. It also mentions a person named Bajiyyah and a tradition attributed to her.

This root primarily relates to the concept of stopping, ceasing, or becoming absent. It can describe the interruption of a journey or activity, or the disappearance of something.

This root primarily relates to concepts of softness, weakness, and decay, often applied to physical substances or emotional states. It can describe something that is rotten, moist, or yielding, and also the calming or subsiding of anger.

This root primarily concerns the concept of appearing, emerging, or becoming visible. It extends to the idea of the initial or outward aspect of something, as well as the opposite of settled, urban life (i.e., nomadic or rural life). It also encompasses notions of revealing or making something manifest.

This root primarily concerns the concept of beginning, starting, or initiating something. It encompasses the act of commencing an action or a process, and can also refer to the initial stage or part of something.

This root primarily concerns vulgarity, obscenity, and foul language. It describes a person who is lewd or uses indecent speech, and the act of speaking obscenely. It also includes proper names derived from this concept.

This root primarily relates to the creation or shaping of things, particularly by carving or forming. It extends to the act of creation by God and also refers to specific objects like anklets and nose rings for camels.

This root primarily concerns the act of shaping, carving, or sharpening, particularly in relation to arrows. It extends to concepts of completion, opposition, and confrontation, as well as physical states like leanness or being covered in dust.

This root primarily relates to concepts of straightening, correcting, overpowering, and physical posture. It extends to terms for birds of prey, specific physical deformities, and names derived from these concepts.

This root appears to relate to a specific geographical feature, a mountain, and its associated properties or names.

This root primarily relates to the concept of thoroughness, investigation, and meticulousness, particularly in the context of legal or adversarial proceedings. It also extends to meanings of intensity or a spark, especially in the context of fire.

This root appears to relate to places, specifically a location in the land of Bajila. The derived terms are primarily place names or geographical features.

This root entry is extremely brief and appears to be a fragment. It mentions a word related to a type of vessel or container, possibly a cistern or water skin, and links it to a variant pronunciation. The entry also touches upon a verb form related to slowness.

This root primarily deals with concepts of accumulation, thickness, and abundance, particularly related to flesh or bodily substance. It can also extend to the idea of being well-endowed or fortunate.

This root primarily concerns committing an offense or crime, often involving a transgression or wrongdoing. It can also extend to the concept of borrowing or lending, particularly for specific purposes like hunting or racing, and in a more figurative sense, to causing harm or leading someone to something negative.

This root primarily relates to the act of looking at something to observe its state or nature. It also extends to specific botanical terms for plant growths and immature fruits, as well as a place name and a historical figure.

This root primarily concerns seeking, desiring, and striving for something. It extends to concepts of attainment, provision, and also encompasses negative connotations like injustice, oppression, and deviation from the right path. Additionally, it relates to sexual immorality and specific animal behaviors.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of remaining, preserving, and waiting. It encompasses meanings of looking at something, expecting it, and guarding it.

This root primarily concerns the concept of remaining, lasting, and surviving. It encompasses ideas of existence after cessation, continuity, and the remnants of something. It also extends to concepts of preservation, endurance, and the state of being left behind.

This root primarily concerns the act of crying, weeping, and expressing sorrow. It also extends to related concepts like feigning tears, inciting crying, and lamenting. Additionally, it encompasses a few unrelated meanings such as a type of plant, a mountain, and a place name.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of wearing out, becoming old or worn, and enduring hardship or trials. It extends to testing, affliction, and the consequences of such experiences, including the idea of being strong or powerful in the face of adversity.

This root primarily concerns the concept of building, constructing, and establishing. It extends to the physical structure built, the act of building, and also metaphorically to forming, shaping, and adopting. It also encompasses familial relationships, specifically 'son'.

This root primarily relates to concepts of birth, offspring, and immaturity, particularly concerning camels. It also extends to terms for foolishness, vast empty spaces, and specific place names or personal names.

This root primarily concerns concepts of spaciousness, beauty, and grandeur. It extends to the physical attributes of places and people, as well as abstract notions of pride and excellence. It also touches upon the idea of emptiness or being unoccupied.

This root primarily relates to concepts of baseness, lowliness, and obscurity. It also encompasses meanings of making something clear, intentionality, and divine actions like causing laughter or bringing someone.

This root primarily relates to the concept of preceding or being ahead of something else. It encompasses notions of being first, leading, or surpassing others in a sequence or competition.

This root primarily relates to the concept of settling, inhabiting, or occupying a place. It can also extend to the idea of conquering or gaining spoils from a place.

This root primarily relates to the concept of duality, pairing, and joining. It can also refer to the act of bringing things together or the state of being joined.

This root primarily relates to the concept of something being small, slender, or delicate. It encompasses terms for specific small items like the inner part of a date pit or the fine dust from ground seeds. The root also extends to describe a slender, graceful build, often compared to a gazelle.

This root appears to relate to the concept of being a servant or attendant, specifically in the context of a garden or estate. It describes someone who tends to or serves in such a place.

This root appears to relate to the concept of seeing or perceiving, with derived forms indicating actions that are sequential or spaced out over time. It also encompasses the idea of performing actions with intervals between them.

This root primarily relates to causing harm, offense, or distress to someone. It encompasses actions of annoying, vexing, and treating someone with contempt or disrespect.

This root pertains to actions of injustice, oppression, and deviation from the right path. It describes those who act with tyranny and unfairness.

This root primarily relates to the concept of running, moving quickly, and progressing. It encompasses notions of speed, haste, and the act of traversing or passing through.

This root primarily concerns the act of laughing, particularly the nuances of suppressing or controlling laughter, and also describes loud, unrestrained laughter.

This root primarily relates to the concept of being small, insignificant, or trivial. It encompasses things that are minor, easily overlooked, or of little value. The derived terms often describe small quantities, minor matters, or things that are easily dismissed.

This root primarily relates to the act of leaving, abandoning, or neglecting something. It specifically denotes the cessation of studying, discussing, or engaging in intellectual pursuits.

This root appears to relate to concepts of passing, night, and potentially a specific historical or legendary figure. It includes terms for the passage of time, particularly during the night, and a reference to a person named 'Bint al-Jun'.

This root primarily relates to concepts of singularity, uniqueness, and directness. It also encompasses ideas of perishing, settling, and specific geographical or descriptive terms.

This root primarily concerns concepts of destruction, damage, and severe harm, including killing and wounding. It also extends to meanings of weakness, scarcity, and the remnants of something diminished.

This root primarily relates to concepts of gathering, permanence, praise, completion, and augmentation. It also encompasses ideas of following tradition, complaining, seeking help, and the accumulation of both good and evil.

This root pertains to fine, dry materials, particularly those related to dates and grains. It encompasses the husks, chaff, and any finely ground substances used for stuffing or packing.

This root primarily concerns the act of pouring, flowing, or shedding, often in a continuous or abundant manner. It can also extend to the meaning of scattering or dispersing something, particularly possessions.

This root primarily relates to the concept of returning, coming back, or repeating an action. It can also denote a return to a former state or condition, or a repetition of something.

This root primarily concerns the breast, specifically the female breast, and related concepts like nourishment and physical attributes. It also extends to metaphorical uses and specific historical or descriptive terms.

This root primarily concerns abundance, wealth, and large numbers, particularly in relation to people and money. It also extends to astronomical terms and specific proper nouns.

This root primarily concerns moisture, dew, and dampness, extending to fertile earth and abundance. It also encompasses the act of moistening, and metaphorically, deep-seatedness or richness.

This root appears to relate to concepts of movement, falling, and perhaps weakness or slowness. It encompasses actions like falling, throwing, and stretching out, as well as states of being like extreme foolishness or relaxation.