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غضفر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the lion, describing its ferocity and powerful build. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person with a strong, imposing physique and a fierce disposition.

Derived headwords

الغَضَنْفَرnoun
  1. 1.
    the lionboth

    the lion

غَضَنْفَرadjective
  1. 1.
    Fierce of buildclassical

    Describing a person who is strong, robust, and imposing in their physical build, often with a fierce or intimidating demeanor.

Parallel reading

الغضنفر: الأسد.
Al-Ghadanfar: the lion.
ورجل غضنفر: غيظ الجثة.
And a man is Ghadanfar: fierce of build.