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هوب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to concepts of being lost, foolishness, and intense heat. It describes a state of unknowing or being in a confused condition, as well as the fiery aspect of a blaze.

Derived headwords

الهوبnoun
  1. 1.
    slaveclassical

    A term referring to a slave.

  2. 2.
    state of being lostclassical

    A condition of being lost or in a state where one's whereabouts are unknown.

  3. 3.
    foolish personclassical

    A man characterized by foolishness and excessive talk.

  4. 4.
    heat of fireclassical

    The intense heat or blaze of a fire.

Parallel reading

تركته في هوب أي بحيث لا يدرى أين هو
I left him in a state where it is not known where he is.
الهوب: الرجل الأحمق الكثير الكلام
Al-hubb: the foolish man, the much-talking one.
الهوب: وهج النار
Al-hubb: the blaze of the fire.