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جءش

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the heart's reaction to fear and distress, specifically its agitation or steadiness. It also extends to the chest area.

Derived headwords

الجَأْشnoun
  1. 1.
    composureboth

    The steadiness and composure of the heart, especially when facing fear or distress. It implies self-control and courage.

  2. 2.
    agitationclassical

    The agitation or disturbance of the heart when experiencing fear or panic.

رابط الجأشadjective
  1. 1.
    steadfastboth

    Describing someone who is steadfast and composed, not prone to fleeing due to fear, indicating courage.

الجُؤْشُوشnoun
  1. 1.
    chestclassical

    The chest, the area of the body.

Parallel reading

الجأش: جأش القلب، وهو رواعه إذا اضطرب عند الفزع.
Al-ja'sh: The agitation of the heart, which is its throbbing when it is disturbed by fear.
يقال: فلان رابط الجأش، أي يربط نفسه عن الفرار، لشجاعته.
It is said: So-and-so is rabit al-ja'sh, meaning he restrains himself from fleeing, due to his courage.
والجؤشوش: الصدر.
And al-ju'shush: the chest.