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عطود

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to rapid movement or swiftness, particularly in the context of walking or running. It describes a fast pace and a vigorous gait.

Derived headwords

العَطُودnoun
  1. 1.
    Fast paceclassical

    A swift pace of walking or running. It is described as an addition to the pentasyllabic (Form V) verbs, with a doubled 'waw'.

عَطُودًاadjective
  1. 1.
    Swiftclassical

    Describing something that moves with great speed, particularly a gait or pace.

Parallel reading

إليك أشكوا عنقا ms0380 عطودا
To you I complain of a swift neck.