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ببر

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily refers to a specific type of large feline, often described as a leopard or panther, and its characteristics. It also extends to related concepts like fierceness and the animal's appearance.

Derived headwords

الببرnoun
  1. 1.
    Leopard/Pantherboth

    The singular form of the animal known as 'bubu'. It is identified as a type of large feline that is antagonistic towards lions.

الببورnoun
  1. 1.
    Leopards/Panthersboth

    The plural form of 'babar', referring to the large feline animals.

الفرانقnoun
  1. 1.
    Leopard/Pantherclassical

    An alternative name for the 'babar', specifically referring to the large feline that is known to be hostile to lions.

Parallel reading

الببر: واحد الببور، وهو الفرانق الذى يعادى الاسد
The babr: the singular of the bubur, and it is the faranq which is hostile to the lion.