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بعثط

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a specific geographical feature, the 'navel' or central part of a valley. It also extends to a metaphorical usage indicating deep knowledge or expertise in a subject.

Derived headwords

البَعْثَطُnoun
  1. 1.
    navel of the valleyclassical

    The central or lowest part of a valley, often where water collects.

البَعْثُوطُnoun
  1. 1.
    navel of the valleyclassical

    Synonymous with 'al-ba'athat', referring to the central part of a valley.

ابنُ بَعْثَطَهَاphrase
  1. 1.
    expert in itclassical

    A person who is deeply knowledgeable about something, akin to being intimately familiar with its core or 'navel'.

Parallel reading

البَعْثَطُ والبعثوط: سرة الوادي.
Al-ba'athat and al-ba'outh: the navel of the valley.
هو ابن بعثطها
He is the son of its navel (i.e., deeply knowledgeable about it).
للعالم بالشئ، مثل ابن بجدتها.
For one who knows a thing, like one who knows its core.