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دلث

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to swiftness and rapid movement, particularly in the context of a fast-moving camel or a person who rushes headlong into something. It also extends to the forceful flow of water in a valley.

Derived headwords

دَلَاثadjective
  1. 1.
    swiftboth

    Describing a she-camel that is fast and quick in its pace.

نُوقٌ دُلْثnoun
  1. 1.
    swift she-camelsboth

    Plural form referring to she-camels that are swift.

اِنْدَلَثَverb
  1. 1.
    to rush forthclassical

    To emerge or advance rapidly and forcefully, often with a sense of impetuosity.

  2. 2.
    to charge headlongclassical

    To proceed with great speed and without hesitation, regardless of obstacles.

مُنْدَلِثnoun
  1. 1.
    one who rushes headlongclassical

    A person who moves forward with great speed and determination, unswayed by anything.

مَدَالِث الوَادِيnoun
  1. 1.
    valley's torrentsclassical

    The channels or paths through which the floodwaters of a valley flow forcefully.

Parallel reading

ناقة دلاث أي سريعة
A swift she-camel means fast.
ونوق دلث
And swift she-camels.
وخلطت كل دلاث علجن
And I mixed among every swift, strong she-camel.
اندلث علينا فلان يشتم
So-and-so rushed upon us, reviling.
أي انخرق وانصب
Meaning he broke through and poured forth.
المندلث الذي يمضي ويركب رأسه لا يثنيه شئ
The one who rushes headlong is he who proceeds and charges forward, nothing deters him.
ومدالث الوادي: مدافع سيله
And the torrents of the valley: its rushing floodwaters.