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مذح

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a specific physical gait, characterized by the thighs rubbing together when walking. It also extends to a general sense of being robust or strong, particularly in relation to this gait.

Derived headwords

مَذَحَverb
  1. 1.
    to walk with thighs rubbingclassical

    To walk in a manner where the thighs rub against each other, often indicating a robust or heavy build.

أَمَذَحَadjective
  1. 1.
    walking with thighs rubbingclassical

    Describing a man who walks with his thighs rubbing together, implying a strong or robust physique.

Parallel reading

رجل أمذح بين المدح
A man who walks with his thighs rubbing together.
وقد مذح
And he walked with his thighs rubbing.
للذى تصطك فخذاه إذا مشى
For the one whose thighs rub together when he walks.
كالخصى أشعل فيهن المذح
Like a eunuch, the rubbing (of thighs) was ignited within them.