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همرجل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe something swift or excellent, particularly in relation to camels. The primary meaning relates to speed and high quality, with a note on the potential addition of the letter 'mim'.

Derived headwords

الهَمَرْجَلُnoun
  1. 1.
    Swift camelclassical

    A swift-footed camel. The letter 'mim' is considered an addition.

الهَمَرْجَلَةُnoun
  1. 1.
    Excellent she-camelclassical

    Referring to a she-camel that is excellent, capable of being ridden, and swift.

Parallel reading

الهَمَرْجَلُ من الإبل: السريع
The swift camel is the fast one.
والميم زائدة
And the mim is an addition.
وقال أبو زيد: الهَمَرْجَلَةُ من النوق: النجيبة الراحلة
And Abu Zayd said: The excellent she-camel is the noble, rideable one.