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هلقس

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe something or someone that is strong, robust, or stout. It is related to the word 'jardhal' which also denotes a stout or strong individual.

Derived headwords

الهِلْقِسnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong oneclassical

    A strong, robust, or stout individual. It is considered an augmentative form, similar to 'jardhal'.

هِلْقِسadjective
  1. 1.
    Strongclassical

    Describing someone as strong, stout, or robust. This adjective is derived from the root and used to characterize individuals.

Parallel reading

الهلقس بتشديد اللام: الشديد
Al-hilqis, with a shaddah on the lam: the strong one.
وهو ملحق بجردحل
And it is an augmentative attached to 'jardhal'.
أنصب الأذنين في حد القفا * مائل الضبعين هلقس حنق
Perk up your ears at the nape of your neck * Sloping shoulders, a stout, angry man.