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

This root primarily relates to the concepts of leaping, recoiling, and aversion, often associated with a sense of fastidiousness or purity. It also extends to terms for silk, a type of snake, and various vessels or containers, as well as a name for a demon.

This entry describes a specific type of herb known as Al-Qashnizah. It details its physical characteristics, such as its leaves resembling small endive and its milky sap, and notes its edibility for humans and its particular fondness by sheep.

This root primarily relates to the act of filling a container, specifically with liquids like drinks. It also extends to the action of consuming the contents of a container in a vigorous manner.

This root describes various forms of sitting, crouching, and moving in a constricted or hunched manner. It also extends to the act of speaking forcefully or defensively, and to a type of plant.

The root قفز (qafaza) primarily relates to the act of jumping, leaping, or bounding. It extends to meanings of sudden movement, and metaphorically to death or rapid progression. Derived terms also encompass measurements, specific items of clothing or adornment, and even a type of game.

This root appears to be related to the concept of being small, insignificant, or weak. It describes something diminutive in size or stature, possibly with connotations of being easily overlooked or lacking in strength.

This root primarily relates to actions of drinking, striking, and movement, often with connotations of speed, intensity, or weakness. It also encompasses terms for specific materials, animals, and agricultural actions.

This root describes a specific manner of walking associated with shortness, and also characterizes a person who is both stout and aimless, prone to talking more than acting.

This root primarily describes old age, specifically an old woman, and by extension, something aged or decrepit. It can also be used metaphorically to describe negative qualities associated with old age or a person who is old and frail.

This root describes individuals characterized by small ears and short stature. It primarily functions as an adjective to denote these physical traits.

This root primarily relates to gathering, collecting, and grasping. It also extends to concepts of scarcity, poor quality, and the initial stages of growth in plants.

This root entry describes extreme shortness or being very short. It appears to be a descriptive term for something exceptionally diminutive in stature.

This root primarily relates to small, round objects, particularly a small stool or seat. It also extends to meanings associated with drinking, disgust, pottery, hunting, and a hunter.

This root primarily describes rounded, elevated landforms, particularly sand dunes. It also extends to concepts of collapse, destruction, and consumption, as well as rapid growth or abundance.

This root primarily relates to a type of red woolen cloth, possibly mixed with silk. It also encompasses the meaning of leaping or jumping.

This root appears to relate to specific types of camels and descriptive terms, possibly with connotations of nobility or darkness. It also includes terms for physical attributes like shortness.

This root primarily relates to concepts of leaping, jumping, and swift movement. It also encompasses terms for shortness in stature and descriptions of large, slow-moving female camels.

This root entry is very brief and appears to be a loanword, possibly related to measurement or a specific place. It notes that the combination of 'd' followed by 'z' without an intervening letter is not found in classical Arabic speech.

The root 'كرز' primarily relates to entering, hiding, seeking refuge, and sometimes to specific actions like smelling or persistent eating. It also denotes various objects, animals, and places, as well as personal names and tribes.

This root appears to relate to large types of gourds or melons. The primary meaning focuses on a specific large cucumber-like fruit.

This root primarily denotes dryness, stiffness, and constriction, often associated with cold or parsimony. It extends to describe unpleasantness, scarcity, and even specific ailments or objects exhibiting these qualities.

This root pertains to the action of gathering or collecting something using one's fingers. It describes a specific method of grasping and accumulating items.

This root appears to relate to concepts of gathering, contracting, and physical attributes. It also includes place names and terms for specific groups of people.

This root describes someone who is compact, muscular, and sturdy in build and appearance. It also extends to a sense of being stern or unyielding.

This root appears to be a variant or a less common form related to concepts of being strong, robust, or well-built. It is often used to describe animals, particularly camels, in a positive physical sense.

This root describes the action of gathering or collecting something into a compact mass with one's hand. It also refers to a lump or clump formed by such an action, whether it be food, sand, or earth.

This root primarily concerns the concept of storing, accumulating, and hiding wealth, particularly treasure. It extends to the physical act of burying or concealing objects, and by extension, to things that are densely packed or full.

This root primarily relates to vessels for drinking, specifically a cup or goblet, and the act of drinking from it. It also extends to concepts of gathering, collective entities, and geographical locations.

This root primarily concerns forceful actions, including eating, striking, and applying pressure. It also extends to the act of binding or dressing a wound.

This root primarily denotes the act of striking, pushing, or thrusting. It encompasses forceful physical contact, often with an object or another person, and can imply a sudden or aggressive movement.

This root appears to be a variant or misspelling related to the concept of stickiness or viscosity. It is presented as a textual variant of another root, with discussions focusing on correcting a poetic citation.

This root primarily concerns concepts of insistence, stinginess, and narrowness. It extends to meanings of being constricted, holding back, and also includes specific actions like preparing for a journey or fight, and a type of verbal exchange.

This root appears to relate to sharp objects, specifically knives. It describes the quality of being sharp or pointed, and the tool itself.

This root primarily concerns the concept of sticking, adhering, and being firm or intense. It extends to meanings of attachment, closeness, and even stubbornness or severity in conflict. Some derived terms relate to physical objects that serve to fasten or secure things.

This root primarily deals with the concept of theft and robbery. It encompasses the act of stealing, the individuals who commit these acts, and related concepts of clandestine or illicit taking.

This root primarily deals with the act of sexual intercourse, specifically the male's action towards the female. It also extends to the concept of a mother camel nursing or suckling her young.

This root primarily concerns deviation, obscurity, and hiddenness. It describes things veering off course, unclear meanings, and concealed places. It also extends to deceptive or tricky situations and individuals.

This root primarily concerns the act of striking or hitting, often with a closed fist or a similar forceful impact. It can refer to blows directed at specific body parts like the neck or chest, or more general, widespread striking across the body.

This root primarily relates to the act of poking, thrusting, or nudging, often with a sharp object or with force. It extends to meanings of stinginess and specific technical terms related to mechanics and historical figures.

This root primarily concerns the act of finding fault, criticizing, and making subtle gestures of disapproval. It encompasses both direct and indirect forms of defamation, as well as physical actions like striking or pushing.

This root primarily concerns almonds, their properties, and related concepts. It extends to terms for selling almonds, stuffed dates, and even a place name. It also encompasses the idea of seeking refuge and consuming something, with a figurative use for extreme need.

This root primarily concerns the concept of mixing, mingling, or colliding, often with a physical connotation. It extends to actions like nudging or striking, and also describes physical attributes like stoutness or being constricted.

This root primarily deals with the concept of seeking refuge, shelter, or protection. It encompasses the act of resorting to a place or person for safety and the place or person that provides such refuge.

This root primarily relates to the act of throwing or casting something, often with force or intent. It can also imply a more general sense of dispatching or sending something away.

This root primarily relates to the act of sexual intercourse, specifically with a female. It also extends to meanings of nudging, prodding, or provoking someone, with a variety of synonyms provided. Additionally, it refers to a type of fragrant plant.

This root primarily concerns the act of pinching or squeezing, often with the fingertips, and can extend to concepts of taking or obtaining a portion of something. It also encompasses related ideas like a defect, a blow, and specific terms for birds and anatomical features.

This root primarily relates to the act of sucking or sipping, particularly liquids like wine. It also extends to concepts of superiority, distinction, and separation, as well as the taste of beverages and specific locations.

This entry discusses the word 'al-mishallūz', identified as a sweet apricot. The lexicographer debates its proper classification within Arabic morphology, considering it potentially derived from roots involving doubled letters, hollow verbs, or quadriliteral roots.

This root primarily relates to camels, specifically female camels (nāqah). It also extends to terms describing the age and condition of a camel, particularly an old female camel.

This root primarily relates to the concept of marriage and sexual intercourse. It encompasses the act of marrying, the union itself, and the individuals involved in the marital relationship.