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هضل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of abundance, largeness, and multitude, particularly in the context of women, livestock, and armies. It also extends to the sounds associated with large gatherings.

Derived headwords

الهيضلةnoun
  1. 1.
    Large, stout womanclassical

    Referring to a woman who is large and well-built, implying a certain robustness.

  2. 2.
    Abundant milker (female camel)classical

    Describing a female camel that produces a large quantity of milk.

  3. 3.
    Sounds of peopleclassical

    The collective noises and clamor made by a group of people.

الهيضلnoun
  1. 1.
    Large armyclassical

    A numerous and substantial military force.

Parallel reading

الهيضلة من النساء: الضخمة النصف
Al-hayḍalah among women: the large-bodied one.
ومن النوق: الغزيرة
And among female camels: the abundant milker.
والهيضلة: أصوات الناس
And al-hayḍalah: the sounds of people.
الهيضل: الجيش الكثير
Al-hayḍal: the numerous army.
وحول سريرك من غالب ثبى العز والعرب الهيضل
And around your throne, from Ghālib, is the abundance of glory and the numerous Arab army.