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عرمس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe things that are solid, strong, and unyielding. It is primarily used for geological features like rocks and for describing a strong, resilient she-camel.

Derived headwords

العَرْمَسnoun
  1. 1.
    rockboth

    A large, solid stone or boulder.

  2. 2.
    strong she-camelclassical

    A she-camel that is powerful and resilient, likened to a rock in its sturdiness.

Parallel reading

العرمس: الصخرة.
Al-'arimas: the rock.
والعرمس: الناقة الشديدة.
And al-'arimas: the strong she-camel.
قال الأصمعي: شبهت بالصخرة.
Al-Asma'i said: she is likened to the rock.