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ثفر

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily refers to the pudendum or vulva of female animals, particularly predators and those with claws. It can be metaphorically extended to other creatures and is associated with modesty or shame.

Derived headwords

الثَّفْرnoun
  1. 1.
    Pudendum/vulvaclassical

    The external female genitalia, specifically the vulva, of predatory animals and those with claws. It is likened to the 'hayaa' (modesty/shame) of a she-camel.

  2. 2.
    Modesty/shameclassical

    Metaphorically, it can refer to a sense of modesty or shame, extended from its primary meaning.

Parallel reading

الثفر للسباع وكل ذات مخلب بمنزلة الحياء من الناقة
The 'thafar' of predators and every clawed animal is in the position of the 'hayaa' (modesty/shame) of a she-camel.
وربما استعير لغيرها
And it may be metaphorically borrowed for others.
قال الاخطل: جزى الله عنا الاعورين ملامة * وفروة ثفر ال
Al-Akhtal said: May God reward the two blind ones for us with blame * and the fur of the 'thafar' of...