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

This root primarily refers to the young of a pig. It is a specific term for a piglet.

This root primarily concerns the concept of singling out, distinguishing, or favoring something or someone. It extends to notions of exclusivity, privacy, and also poverty or need, as well as specific physical attributes and places.

This root primarily relates to the concept of escaping or fleeing. It also includes a specific term for a small bird.

The root 'خلص' primarily deals with concepts of purity, sincerity, and separation. It extends to meanings of reaching, arriving, and becoming exclusive or chosen. It also encompasses physical separation, refinement, and the essence of something.

This root primarily relates to the concept of emptiness, hollowness, or reduction, particularly concerning the stomach or hunger. It extends to meanings of subsidence, a specific type of land, and a type of garment.

This root appears to describe small, falling particles, specifically related to fire and sparks. It focuses on the remnants or debris that are produced during the process of striking flint and steel.

This root primarily relates to young animals, specifically the young of a pig. It extends to encompass the young of other creatures like tigers, and also refers to immature or undeveloped things, such as a palm tree not yet bearing fruit.

The root الخوص (al-khawṣ) primarily relates to the inward sinking or recession of something, particularly the eye. It also extends to the leaves of palm trees and related concepts like selling them, or the act of taking something readily. Figuratively, it can describe the initial appearance of something, like white hair, or a specific way of looking.

This root primarily denotes scarcity, smallness, or deficiency, particularly concerning possessions, gifts, or physical attributes like eyes or horns. It can also refer to something scattered or fragmented.

This root primarily describes states of excessive prosperity, leading to arrogance, insolence, and physical plumpness. It conveys a sense of being overly indulged or fat due to wealth and ease.

This root primarily relates to the action of a slaughtered animal struggling or kicking with its legs. It also extends to the concept of thorough examination or investigation.

This root appears to relate to understanding, knowing, and being involved in matters. It describes the act of clarifying something and the state of being knowledgeable or deeply involved in affairs.

This root describes a state of being full, particularly with fat or flesh. It is used to denote a plump or well-fed condition, often applied to young girls or female animals.

This root appears to describe a state of silence stemming from fear or apprehension. It conveys the idea of being struck dumb or rendered speechless due to fright.

This root primarily relates to young animals, specifically the offspring of various small mammals like hedgehogs, rabbits, mice, and cats. It also extends to describe a young donkey foal, a specific idiom for someone whose affairs are managed by others, and a term for a cunning or dangerous situation. Figuratively, it can describe an old animal with worn teeth.

This root pertains to the concept of being large, immense, and bulky. It describes something or someone of considerable size and heft.

This root refers to a specific anatomical part of the neck and head. It denotes the upper part of the neck or a small bone located at the base of the skull.

This root appears to relate to actions of striking or hitting, specifically in the context of using a sieve. It also has a distinct meaning related to service or attendance.

This root primarily concerns concepts related to sand formations, specifically mounds or small dunes. It also extends to meanings of crushing, killing, and intense heat causing decay or destruction.

This root appears to describe smallness or insignificance, particularly in reference to a woman.

This root primarily relates to small, dark creatures, often insects or worms found in stagnant water. It extends metaphorically to describe intrusive or meddling individuals, and also signifies deep knowledge or cunning, particularly in navigating difficult situations.

This root primarily relates to concepts of fullness, swelling, and intense emotion, particularly anger. It also extends to physical descriptions of roundness and clarity, as well as actions involving haste or overconsumption.

This root pertains to the concept of being fat, plump, and having an abundance of flesh. It describes a state of corpulence and substantial physical build.

This root appears to be obsolete and relates to a specific quality of being smooth or slippery. It is primarily associated with the naming of onions due to this characteristic.

This root appears to be related to a specific geographical name, a river in India. The entry discusses variations in its spelling and etymology, particularly concerning the use of the letter 'ص' (ṣād).

This root primarily describes qualities of smoothness, slipperiness, and softness, often applied to physical objects like surfaces, garments, or even animals. It can also extend to describe a person's state of being smooth or having lost teeth, and metaphorically to something that slips away.

This root appears to describe something that is shiny, lustrous, or smooth. It is also associated with baldness, possibly due to a smooth or shiny scalp.

This root primarily relates to the concept of hastening or quickness in actions. It also extends to meanings associated with shedding or dropping, particularly in animals, and physical characteristics like thinness or sparseness of hair.

This root appears to refer to silk, specifically the raw or unprocessed form. It is used as a noun to denote silk itself.

This root appears to describe something that is bright, shining, or lustrous. It is primarily used as an adjective to denote a gleaming or polished appearance.

This root appears to describe small, insignificant things or beings, specifically a small creature and a frail woman. It conveys a sense of diminutiveness and weakness.

This root primarily relates to the act of descending or moving from a higher place to a lower one. It encompasses the physical action of going down.

This root primarily concerns the concept of making, crafting, and producing things. It extends to the skill, art, or profession involved in such creation, as well as the resulting product itself. It can also denote a fabricated or artificial thing.

This root primarily describes movement, often evasive or stealthy, and can refer to something that slips away or is difficult to grasp. It also extends to physical characteristics like being stout or short, and to actions like ambushing or being energetic.

This root primarily concerns the concept of waiting, expecting, or observing someone or something. It can imply anticipation of good or bad outcomes, or a period of confinement or observation.

This root primarily deals with the concept of low cost or cheapness, contrasting with high prices. It also extends to meanings of softness, gentleness, and divine dispensations or concessions.

This root primarily concerns the concept of joining, pressing, or adhering things together. It extends to descriptions of materials like lead, and actions related to construction, arrangement, and even physical closeness.

This root primarily describes rapid, vigorous movement, shaking, and trembling. It extends to concepts of sudden, energetic action, and in a more specific sense, the price of something becoming high or expensive.

This root appears to relate to concepts of taking turns, sharing, and intensity. It encompasses notions of a turn or period, companionship in drinking, and the escalation of prices. It also describes the act of sharing or taking turns with water.

This root primarily concerns movement, specifically a type of lively, bouncing, or leaping motion. It extends to describe the unsteady movement of objects, the vigorous gait of animals, and even the unproductive nature of land.

This root primarily relates to the idea of mending, repairing, or settling things. It also extends to concepts of earning, producing offspring, and the accumulation of matter, particularly in the eye.

This root primarily relates to the concept of being firm, solid, or compact. It can also describe something that is well-built or tightly packed, often implying strength and stability.

This root primarily relates to foundational elements, building materials, and firm grounding. It extends to concepts of intense action, seizing, and observation, as well as afflictions affecting hooves and stones.

This root appears to refer to a young or small camel. It is presented as a synonym for a specific type of fruit, likely due to a perceived similarity in size or appearance.

This root describes a state of roughness and entanglement, particularly concerning thorny trees. It conveys the idea of things becoming intertwined and difficult to separate.

This root primarily describes a sheep that is no longer producing milk, is fat, barren, or has never conceived. It also extends to describe exhaustion and displacement.

This root primarily concerns the concept of visibility, prominence, and distinctness, often related to human form or appearance. It extends to movement, elevation, and the act of perceiving or being perceived. It also encompasses emotional states of agitation and physical growth.

This root primarily concerns physical features related to the head and face, such as the temples, forelocks, and cheeks. It also extends to concepts of physical attributes like robustness, harshness, and specific actions like pulling or wrestling.

This root primarily relates to concepts of sharpness, obstruction, scarcity, and departure. It describes tools for fishing, difficult conditions, and the act of preventing or moving away.

This root primarily concerns division, shares, and parts, often in the context of distribution or allocation. It extends to concepts of partnership, a portion of something, and specific tools or actions related to cutting and dividing.