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

This root describes a specific manner of walking or moving. It denotes a type of gait characterized by a certain heaviness or perhaps a sprawling movement.

This root primarily relates to the wolf and its young, but also extends to concepts of speed, eagerness, and voracious eating, particularly of meat. It also encompasses the act of cutting or consuming meat.

This root primarily relates to reeds, threads, and woven fabric, extending to structural elements like yokes and the edges of roads. It also encompasses terms for aged animals and abstract concepts like strife.

This root primarily deals with concepts of frightening, causing distress, and inciting fear or panic. It also extends to meanings related to fire, its preparation, and things associated with it, as well as specific terms for animal behavior and geological features.

This root primarily relates to the soft, downy hair or fur of animals like camels and rabbits. It extends to concepts of roughness, wildness, and specific geographical locations or natural phenomena associated with these qualities.

The root 'الوتر' primarily relates to the concept of oddness, singularity, and being alone. It extends to meanings of being unmatched, separated, or lacking a pair. This core idea branches into concepts of succession, interruption, and even specific geographical locations and physical attributes.

This root primarily concerns the act of administering something into the mouth, often forcefully or with difficulty, and by extension, the act of swallowing or drinking reluctantly. It also extends to related concepts like medicine, a device for administering medicine, and a cave or burrow.

This root primarily concerns a type of venomous lizard and its effects, extending to concepts of hidden malice, resentment, and physical attributes like shortness or redness.

This root primarily concerns causing someone to fall into ruin, destruction, or a perilous situation. It also extends to concepts of sending, pushing away, leading astray, and squandering resources. A secondary meaning relates to intoxication.

This root primarily relates to the concept of cutting, a small piece, or a wound. It also extends to describe physical attributes like lips and scent, and is used metaphorically in insults and place names.

This root primarily relates to physical attributes and conditions, encompassing concepts like holes or depressions in the ground, the hip or thigh region, and the state of being weak-sighted. It also extends to abstract notions of abundance and speed, as well as describing someone who is easily deceived.

This root primarily concerns concepts of protection, refuge, and burden. It extends to include the idea of sin and the weight associated with it, as well as the role of a minister who carries the burden of the king.

This root primarily relates to the act of sawing or cutting, particularly wood. It also extends to the cosmetic practice of filing or shaping teeth, and metaphorically to adornment or embellishment.

This root primarily relates to agreements, records, and written documents. It also extends to geographical terms for elevated landforms.

This root primarily concerns various forms of residue, dregs, and unpleasant substances, often related to food, liquids, or bodily excretions. It also extends to describe a specific brand mark and a type of garment.

This root primarily concerns the concept of need, desire, or a pressing requirement. It extends to the fulfillment of these needs and the state of having achieved one's objective or desire.

This root describes a state of being fat, plump, and well-fed, particularly focusing on the accumulation of flesh in the thighs and belly. It conveys a sense of corpulence and fullness.

This root primarily denotes difficulty, ruggedness, and scarcity, often applied to terrain, but also extended to abstract concepts like hardship and confusion. It can also refer to a specific type of terrain or a place.

This root primarily concerns intense heat, boiling, and the associated sounds and feelings. It extends to concepts of deep-seated hatred, anger, and the preparation or consumption of certain heated foods and drinks. It also touches upon administrative and contractual terms related to taxation and guarantees.

This root primarily concerns abundance, plenty, and fullness, often related to wealth, possessions, and natural growth. It also extends to concepts of completeness, generosity, and even physical attributes like hair and body parts.

This root primarily relates to concepts of heaviness, burden, and weight, both physical and metaphorical. It extends to meanings of hearing impairment, dignity, seriousness, and even physical attributes like cracks or depressions.

This root primarily relates to the concept of a bird's nest or dwelling. It extends to actions associated with nests, such as arriving or entering, and also encompasses related concepts like a feast for builders, a type of running, and speed or shortness in animals.

This root appears to relate to the concept of elevation or making something high. The primary derived term suggests the act of raising or lifting something up.

This root primarily describes intense heat, shimmering light, and being trapped or compelled. It extends to concepts of certainty and places associated with this heat.

This root primarily relates to pieces of meat, fleshiness, and cutting. It extends to descriptions of landforms, specific animals, and even abstract concepts like the act of pausing in recitation.

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 concerns concepts of falsehood, absurdity, and mental deterioration. It encompasses lying, nonsensical speech, foolishness, and the loss of reason due to age, illness, or grief. It also touches upon the idea of being obsessed or infatuated with something.

This root appears to describe someone who is extremely lethargic or deeply asleep, to the point of being unresponsive. It focuses on a state of profound inactivity and lack of awareness, whether due to sleep or an inherent disposition.

This root pertains to excessive and often meaningless speech. It describes the act of talking a lot, particularly in a way that is considered excessive or rambling.

This root primarily deals with the concept of invalidity, worthlessness, and annulment, particularly concerning blood or rights. It also extends to meanings of falling, being insignificant, and making a loud, ineffective sound. Additionally, it encompasses terms related to the physical state of milk, the growth of plants, and the pouring of rain.

This root primarily describes corpulence, abundance of flesh, and a state of being well-fed or satiated. It extends to describe a woman with a heavy, swaying gait, thick milk, and a sturdy house. It also includes a specific historical nickname.

This root primarily concerns excessive, erroneous, or nonsensical speech. It also extends to the concept of intense heat.

This root primarily describes a woman's proud, strutting gait. It encompasses the act of walking with such a demeanor and the noun form for this specific type of walk.

This root primarily relates to the act of remembering or recalling something. It also extends to the feeling of joy and delight associated with such remembrance or a pleasant state.

This root primarily relates to sounds, particularly those of animals or objects, and also encompasses concepts of dislike, dryness, and a specific type of illness. It extends to names of animals, places, and historical events, as well as actions like calling animals to water or moving things.

This root primarily concerns striking, pushing, and expelling someone or something. It also extends to meanings related to deception, cheating, and being foolish or weak. Additionally, it encompasses terms for specific places, tribes, and even a type of bird.

This root primarily relates to the lion, often described as fierce, strong, and robust. It also extends to terms for a stout or large person, and metaphorically to a sharp or ill-tempered disposition.

This root primarily relates to intense movement and forceful action. It encompasses concepts of vigorous shaking, violent treatment, and stammering or faltering speech.

This root entry discusses a diminutive form related to kinship terms, specifically paternal and maternal relatives. It suggests a potential phonetic shift from hamza to ha. The primary focus is on the specific term 'al-hasīrah' and its relation to broader familial connections.

This root primarily relates to lightness, thinness, and weakness, often applied to physical objects, plants, and animals. It also extends to concepts of rapid shedding, like leaves, and a specific type of camel behavior.

The root الهصر primarily relates to the actions of pulling, bending, breaking, and bringing closer. It encompasses physical manipulation of objects, particularly pliable ones like branches, and also extends to metaphorical actions like subduing or bringing things into proximity. The root also has associations with fierceness and specific types of garments or charms.

The root هطر primarily relates to striking or killing, particularly with a stick. It also extends to concepts of abject humility and degradation, as well as place names.

This root primarily describes a wild, untamed, or restless nature, often associated with negative connotations like wickedness or foolishness. It can also refer to a cunning or aged woman, and the concept of recklessness or instability.

This root primarily describes a person who is tall, large, and foolish. It also refers to a specific ailment affecting sheep.

This root primarily relates to astonishment, wonder, and being bewildered. It also extends to meanings of drowsiness, sleep, and specific geographical locations.

This root primarily deals with concepts of pouring, flowing, and intense action, often related to liquids, physical exertion, or forceful movement. It extends to descriptions of abundance, destruction, and sometimes negative qualities like excessive talk or weakness.

This root primarily relates to concepts of ease, softness, and vastness, often applied to land, night, and water. It also encompasses terms for falsehood, deception, and things that are insubstantial or deceptive, like mirages and lies. Some derived terms refer to specific objects or creatures.

This root appears to refer to specific geographical locations, particularly a vast desert or sand dune and a place near Aleppo. It may also have a related term for elevation.