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

This root primarily relates to the act of looking or observing, often with a sense of contemplation or careful attention. It also extends to describing a specific manner of walking characterized by slowness or heaviness.

This root primarily relates to concepts of weakness, hesitation, and instability. It encompasses physical instability, wavering in resolve, and a state of being unprepared or about to act but then stopping.

This root primarily concerns the act of looking, observing, and contemplating. It extends to the idea of careful consideration, deliberation, and delaying a response. Secondary meanings relate to specific types of trees and abundant sea foam.

This root primarily relates to the act of breathing or respiration, specifically the expansion of the chest or throat. It also extends to concepts of foresight, caution, and seeing.

This root primarily relates to concepts of fear, trembling, and rapid or agitated movement. It also extends to describing something large and imposing, and a specific gait.

This root appears to relate to the concept of anger or wrath. The primary derived term signifies a fit of rage or strong displeasure.

This root primarily relates to actions of striking, hitting, or forcefully impacting something. It also extends to concepts of paying or demanding payment, seeking refuge, and sexual intercourse.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of seeking refuge, approaching, and drawing near. It also extends to meanings of constriction, shortness, and holding back, particularly in relation to bodily functions.

This root appears to relate to the occurrence or manifestation of something, particularly in the context of death or the passage of time. It describes what comes forth from an event or the changes brought about by fate.

This root primarily relates to the act of urging, driving, or calling an animal, particularly a donkey, to stop or move forward. It can also extend metaphorically to describe a state of disarray or confusion in affairs.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of buying, selling, and the associated actions and consequences. It also encompasses terms for a specific place, a historical figure, and the shedding of skin, with metaphorical extensions to dispersal and long journeys.

This root appears to describe a physical characteristic, specifically related to the head. It denotes a person with a long head, likened to a specific type of structure.

This root primarily relates to creating a specific channel or passage for fire, particularly beneath a cooking pot. It describes the act of making a way for heat to circulate or be directed.

This root describes characteristics related to lightness, boldness, and physical attributes, particularly concerning the head and body build. It encompasses terms for agility, bravery, shortness, and specific body types.

This root primarily relates to the concept of laying eggs, particularly by insects like locusts and fish. It extends to the eggs themselves and figuratively to prolific offspring.

This root primarily concerns the act of sexual intercourse, specifically the penetration of a female by a male. It is a direct and unadorned term for this action.

This root primarily relates to the processing and extraction of substances, particularly fats and oils. It also extends to actions like striking, hastening, and removing thorns, as well as referring to specific types of birds and palm shoots.

This root pertains to the act of rising up towards something in order to observe it. It describes the physical action of elevating oneself to gain a better vantage point for looking.

This root primarily deals with causing or experiencing something unpleasant, bad, or evil. It encompasses concepts of misfortune, harm, ugliness, and sin, as well as the opposite of good. Derived terms describe actions of spoiling, blaming, and the state of being bad or ugly.

This root primarily relates to sounds or calls made to animals, particularly donkeys and sheep, to urge them forward or to drink/eat. It also extends to concepts of dispersal, decline, and a specific type of palm tree.

This root appears to relate to a specific part of a lock, likely the mechanism or component that secures it. The primary derived term refers to the butterfly or latch of a lock.

This root describes something that is distant, remote, or far away. It can also refer to something that is coarse, rough, or harsh in texture or nature.

This root primarily relates to the emergence and growth of shoots or young plants from the base of a parent plant, or the sides of a valley. It also extends to concepts of burdening, overcoming, and walking along edges or banks.

This root primarily relates to the emergence or splitting of something, particularly the eruption of teeth or the splitting of the head. It also extends to tools used for splitting or combing.

This root primarily relates to the concept of cracking, splitting, or breaking apart. It can describe physical phenomena like cracking of hooves or fingernails, as well as the burgeoning or sprouting of branches from a tree.

This root primarily concerns the semantic field of hatred, dislike, and aversion. It extends to describe things or people that are disliked or considered ugly, as well as the act of giving or bestowing something, possibly stemming from a sense of detachment or lack of attachment.

This root primarily relates to concepts of surpassing, affecting emotionally, and foresight. It encompasses verbs describing preceding someone, causing sadness or admiration, and nouns referring to farsightedness. It also includes expressions of delight and joy.

This root primarily concerns the concept of willing, intending, or desiring something. It extends to the idea of something existing or being brought into existence, and also encompasses meanings related to causing, forcing, or shaping something, as well as describing its nature or appearance.

This root primarily relates to the initial, hesitant movements of a young animal's eyes before fully opening, and by extension, to fear, submission, and a low, guttural sound. It also denotes the origin or foundation of something.

This root primarily concerns the act of changing one's state or position, particularly in relation to religion or direction. It also extends to concepts of emergence, appearance, and sudden, unexpected arrival.

This root appears to relate to the concept of being firm, steadfast, and resolute in one's purpose or belief. It suggests an unwavering commitment and a strong, unyielding nature.

This root primarily relates to discoloration, specifically a reddish-brown or dark hue, often associated with rust or a dark complexion. It also extends to concepts of appearance, attention, and even a specific type of well or a historical tribe.

This root appears to be a rare or possibly erroneous variant of the root صرخ (ṣrk), meaning to cry out or scream. The entry discusses a potential substitution of 'ص ر أ' for 'ص ر خ'.

This root primarily relates to the act of appearing, emerging, or becoming visible, often in a sudden or prominent manner. It also extends to the idea of what compels or drives someone to do something.

This root primarily relates to the fluid found within the amniotic sac of a fetus or covering the head of a newborn. It also extends to the idea of slightly wetting or incompletely washing something, and to the initial coloring of date fruits.

This root pertains to a specific type of impurity or residue, particularly that which emerges after childbirth. It refers to a substance or material that is expelled or discharged.

This root primarily relates to the concept of origin, foundation, or lineage, often implying abundance and prosperity. It also extends to the sounds of people, particularly in the context of warfare.

This root primarily concerns the concept of adhering closely to something, hiding, or concealing oneself. It extends to meanings of being shy, staying silent, or lying in wait. It also includes derived terms for specific places, people, and objects associated with these meanings.

This root primarily concerns the concept of anger and hostility. It describes the state of being angry, the act of becoming angry, and the feeling of animosity towards someone.

This root primarily deals with the concept of hiddenness or obscurity. It extends to meanings related to dying, withering, or becoming dry, particularly when applied to plants and animals.

This root primarily concerns concepts of abundance, particularly in offspring and wealth. It also extends to meanings of necessity, hiding, and light, with some derived terms referring to specific individuals or objects.

This root primarily relates to the concept of having abundant offspring or progeny. It describes a woman who is prolific and has many children.

This root primarily concerns the act of lowering, bending, or inclining something, often the head or a horse. It also extends to concepts of speed, rapid expenditure, and a low-lying place or a short, stocky animal.

This root primarily concerns the concept of inherent nature, disposition, or character. It encompasses the fundamental qualities that define a being, whether those qualities are noble or base.

This root primarily relates to the act of playing or engaging in lighthearted activity, often with a connotation of childishness or frivolity. It can also extend to the idea of expelling or emptying something from within.

This root primarily deals with the concept of arriving unexpectedly, appearing suddenly, or coming from an unknown origin. It also extends to meanings related to freshness, sudden events, and even excessive praise.

This root primarily relates to feelings of fullness, overeating, and satiety, often associated with richness or greasiness. It can also extend to meanings of shyness or embarrassment.

This root primarily relates to the concept of a cold or nasal ailment. It also extends to describe a person who is inarticulate or clumsy, and a verb related to sexual intercourse.

This root primarily concerns the extinguishing or dying out of fire, flames, or heat. It extends to related concepts like cooling down, ceasing to burn, and metaphorically, the abatement of intense situations or dangers.

This root appears to describe weakness and poor eyesight. The derived terms focus on individuals who are physically frail or have impaired vision.