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جلحب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe something large, robust, or aged, specifically referring to an elder or a prominent figure within a group.

Derived headwords

جِلْحَابadjective
  1. 1.
    elderly, agedclassical

    Describing someone who is old and has reached a senior status.

  2. 2.
    prominent, chiefclassical

    Referring to the most important or senior person in a group or community.

جِلْحَابَةadjective
  1. 1.
    elderly, agedclassical

    Feminine form describing an elderly woman.

  2. 2.
    prominent, chiefclassical

    Feminine form referring to the most important or senior woman in a group.

Parallel reading

شيخ جلحاب
an elderly chief
وجلحابة
and an elderly woman
أي كبيرهم
meaning their elder