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حنر

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to architectural or structural elements, specifically arches and their construction. It also extends to describe a type of bow, possibly related to its curved shape.

Derived headwords

الحنيرةnoun
  1. 1.
    arch constructionclassical

    Refers to the construction of an arch, particularly the vaulting or curved structure.

  2. 2.
    archclassical

    A curved structure, specifically an arch.

  3. 3.
    bowclassical

    A bow, likely referring to a weapon or a curved object.

  4. 4.
    women's shuttleclassical

    A shuttle used by women, possibly in weaving or a similar craft.

Parallel reading

الحنيرة: عقد الطاق المبني
Al-ḥanīrah: the construction of the built arch.
والحنيرة: القوس
And al-ḥanīrah: the bow.
وهي مندفة النساء
And it is the shuttle of women.