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زلح

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to flatness, broadness, and a shallow depth, particularly when describing objects like bowls or basins. It can also imply a state of being spread out or lying flat.

Derived headwords

زَلْحَلَحَةnoun
  1. 1.
    flatness, broadnessclassical

    A description of something being flat, broad, and having a shallow bottom, often used for vessels.

مُزَلْحَلِحadjective
  1. 1.
    flat, broad, shallowclassical

    Describing something that is flat, broad, and has a shallow bottom, similar to the noun 'زلحلة'.

Parallel reading

قصعة زلحلحة، أي منبسطة قريبة القعر.
A flat, broad bowl, meaning spread out with a shallow bottom.
إذا قصاع كالاكف خمس زلحلحات قد جمعن ملس
When bowls like palms, five flat and broad ones, have gathered smoothly.