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عردس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe something strong, robust, and imposing, particularly when referring to camels. It conveys a sense of power and impressive stature.

Derived headwords

العَرَنْدَسnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong camelclassical

    A strong and robust camel, characterized by its power and imposing stature.

عَرَنْدَسَةadjective
  1. 1.
    Strong, tall (camel)classical

    Describing a female camel that is strong and tall, possessing great physical power and height.

Parallel reading

العرندس من الابل: الشديد.
Al-'arandus of camels: the strong one.
وناقة عرندسة، أي قوية طويلة القامة.
And a female camel 'arandasah, meaning strong and tall.
أطوي بهن سهوب الأرض مندلثا * على عرندسة للخرق مسبار *
I traverse with them the vast lands, moving swiftly * upon a strong (camel) that probes the wilderness.