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ءزد

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a specific Yemeni tribe, Azd, and its subdivisions. It also carries a connotation of strength or firmness, possibly related to the tribe's reputation.

Derived headwords

أَزْدname
  1. 1.
    Azd tribeclassical

    The name of a prominent Arab tribe originating from Yemen, descended from Azd ibn Ghawth. It is considered the more eloquent pronunciation with the letter 'zayn'.

أَزْد شَنُوءَةname
  1. 1.
    Azd of Shanu'ahclassical

    A specific branch or subdivision of the Azd tribe, associated with the region of Shanu'ah.

أَزْد عُمَانname
  1. 1.
    Azd of Omanclassical

    A specific branch or subdivision of the Azd tribe, associated with the region of Oman.

أَزْد السَّرَاةname
  1. 1.
    Azd of Saratclassical

    A specific branch or subdivision of the Azd tribe, associated with the region of Sarat.

Parallel reading

أبوحى من اليمن، وهو أزد بن غوث ابن نبت بن مالك بن كهلان بن سبأ.
Abu Hahya is from Yemen, and he is Azd ibn Ghawth ibn Nabat ibn Malik ibn Kahlan ibn Saba.
وهو بالسين أفصح.
And it is more eloquent with the letter 'sīn' (zayn).
يقال أزد شنوءة وأزد عمان، وأزد السراة.
It is said Azd of Shanu'ah, Azd of Oman, and Azd of Sarat.
فأما التى صحت فأزد شنوءة
As for the one that was sound, it is Azd of Shanu'ah.
وأما التى شلت فأزد عمان
And as for the one that was crippled, it is Azd of Oman.