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

This root primarily relates to the neck of an animal or person, its length, or its adornment. It also extends to meanings of a small coat of mail and specific place names or animal designations.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of permanence, origin, and selection. It describes staying in a place, the pure essence or origin of something, and choosing something for its excellence.

The root 'al-ḥadd' primarily denotes boundaries, limits, and divisions. It extends to concepts of prevention, prohibition, and sharpness, both physically and metaphorically, including anger and intensity. It also encompasses actions related to defining, limiting, and marking.

This root primarily relates to fatherhood and ancestry. It can also refer to a paternal grandfather or an ancestor. In some contexts, it might denote a progenitor or a source of something.

This root primarily relates to concepts of intention, prevention, isolation, and anger. It also extends to physical descriptions of animals, objects, and places, as well as specific ailments and actions.

This root appears to relate to noble or excellent camels. The primary meaning provided is 'noble camels'.

This root primarily describes a knot or constriction, specifically related to the throat or the base of the tongue. It can also refer to a type of plant or a specific location.

This root pertains to black, discolored, or foul-smelling mud or clay. It also describes eyes that are full of sediment or impurities.

This root primarily relates to the act of harvesting crops, specifically reaping grain. It encompasses the tools used for harvesting and the general concept of reaping.

This root primarily concerns the concept of envy, jealousy, and coveting what others possess. It describes the act of wishing for another's blessings to transfer to oneself or to be taken away, and the state of being envious.

The root حصد primarily relates to the act of cutting, reaping, or harvesting, especially crops. It extends to concepts of completion, maturity, and the tools or results associated with these actions, as well as metaphorical uses related to intensity, strength, and even death.

This root appears to relate to the concept of something being strong, firm, or solid. It also seems to encompass the idea of being stingy or miserly, possibly as a metaphorical extension of firmness.

This root primarily concerns the concept of swiftness, diligence, and service, particularly in work or action. It extends to notions of assistance, speed in movement, and familial relationships, as well as specific objects and places.

This root appears to relate to precious stones or jewels, and also to a type of plant.

This root describes someone who possesses abundant and well-managed wealth. It specifically refers to a wealthy individual who is capable of properly overseeing and maintaining their financial resources.

This root primarily concerns the concept of harboring malice, hatred, or ill will towards someone. It extends to related ideas of holding back, being blocked, or becoming full, particularly in relation to natural phenomena or resources.

This root appears to describe negative personal attributes, focusing on stinginess, weakness, bad character, and a generally unpleasant disposition. It can also refer to abstract concepts like sin or animosity.

This root primarily relates to the concept of returning or reverting to something, often with a sense of reliance or persistence. It also encompasses ideas of a strong foundation, origin, or refuge.

This root appears to describe characteristics of animals, specifically camels and sheep, relating to their size and stature. It denotes shortness in camels and largeness or stoutness in sheep.

This root describes someone with a bad disposition, characterized by unpleasantness and a heavy, burdensome personality. It focuses on negative character traits and social unpleasantness.

This root primarily relates to camels, encompassing their collective noun, their milk, and the act of tending to them. It also extends to concepts of abundance and fertility associated with camels.

This root primarily concerns praise, gratitude, and commendation. It encompasses the act of thanking, being pleased with something, and receiving due reward or recognition. The root also extends to concepts of approval, good reputation, and the positive outcomes of actions.

This root appears to describe a state of being dirty or muddy, specifically referring to sediment or silt found at the bottom of a basin or water body. It conveys a sense of accumulated residue.

This root appears to relate to the concept of thirst, particularly intense thirst or dryness. It describes the state of being thirsty and the sensation associated with it.

This root primarily relates to elevated or elongated physical forms, specifically mountains of sand, and also to anatomical or container shapes that are elongated or hollow.

This root primarily relates to the concept of sharpness, intensity, or acuteness, often applied to physical objects, senses, or abstract qualities like fever. It can also denote a tribal affiliation or a cyclical recurrence.

The root حاد (ḥād) primarily relates to the concept of deviating, inclining, or turning aside from a course or direction. It extends to physical protrusions, sharp turns, and even specific gaits or behaviors. The root also encompasses terms for food and specific geographical features.

This root describes a state of being substantial, solid, and well-formed, particularly in reference to physical build and fullness. It is applied to animals, humans, and body parts, indicating robustness and completeness.

This root primarily describes the cheekbone area of the face, extending from the eye to the jaw. It also encompasses related concepts like paths, groups, ditches, and marks, as well as states of emaciation and tension.

This root primarily describes a young, untouched virgin, often characterized by shyness, quietness, and modesty. It extends to related concepts like silence, hiddenness, and purity, including a pearl before it is drilled.

This root appears to describe a specific type of dairy product, namely curdled or sour milk. It focuses on the texture and sourness of the milk.

This root appears to relate to the concept of staying in a place, being settled, and remaining silent or contemplative. It describes someone who is resident and quiet.

This root appears to be primarily used as a proper noun, specifically a name or a patronymic, rather than denoting a common semantic concept. Its derived forms are not extensively documented in this entry, focusing instead on its genealogical significance.

The root خضد (kh-ḍ-d) primarily relates to the concept of breaking, cutting, or crushing. It extends to meanings of eating forcefully, weakness or atrophy, and specific types of trees or plants. It can also describe a person who eats a lot or is incapable of rising.

This root primarily relates to speed and swiftness in movement, particularly in walking. It also extends to concepts of premature birth or the appearance of pregnancy, and names for animals like bats and certain birds.

This root primarily concerns concepts of permanence, eternity, and lasting existence. It extends to meanings of dwelling, slowness, and enduring states, and also encompasses specific flora, fauna, and geographical features.

This root primarily concerns the concept of subsiding, quieting down, or becoming dormant. It applies to fire losing its flames but not its embers, illness abating, and generally to a state of stillness or silence.

This root primarily relates to qualities of young women, specifically their beauty, grace, and gentleness. It also extends to concepts of swift movement, the act of a male animal mating, and acquiring sustenance.

This root primarily relates to the concept of moisture, wetness, and freshness, often associated with plants or the ground. It can also extend to the idea of being tender or soft due to this moisture.

This root primarily relates to the concept of playing, amusement, and lightheartedness. It encompasses the act of playing, the state of being playful, and the general idea of amusement.

This root primarily relates to amusement, play, and pastime. It can also refer to a woman or a period of time. The root is noted to be related to another root, 'dwy', for further exploration.

This root appears to relate to a specific type of movement or state, possibly characterized by a lack of firmness or a gentle, swaying motion. It is used in a poetic context to describe the movement of camels or people.

This root primarily relates to the loss or decay of teeth, extending to concepts of old age and residue. It also encompasses a specific military unit and a type of sediment.

This root primarily relates to proper names, specifically a kunya (patronymic nickname) and a female given name. It also includes plural forms associated with these names.

This entry pertains to a specific geographical location, a mountain, and its associated historical context. It primarily defines a place name and mentions its common pronunciation.

This root primarily concerns the concept of worms, particularly as they appear in food or as parasites. It extends to related ideas like rapid movement, smallness, and even abstract concepts like commotion or a swing.

This root appears to be related to geographical features, specifically mountains. The primary meaning is a mountain, with potential derivations indicating its characteristics or related concepts.

This root primarily concerns the act of driving, pushing, or herding, particularly of animals. It extends to concepts of protection, guarding, and also encompasses various specific terms for groups of camels, geographical features, and personal names.