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ستهم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of being dark, obscure, or having a dark complexion. It also seems to encompass meanings related to being a target or a point of focus, possibly due to its association with darkness or obscurity.

Derived headwords

السُّهَيْمnoun
  1. 1.
    Target, aimboth

    A thing that is aimed at or that is the object of an action or attention. It can also refer to a dark or obscure object.

  2. 2.
    Dark complexionclassical

    Referring to a person or thing that has a dark or dusky appearance.

سُهَيْمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Small targetclassical

    A diminutive form of 'suhaym', referring to a small target or a small dark object.

Parallel reading

الستهم. الأسته، والميم زائدة.
Al-suhaym. It is 'al-ustuh', and the 'meem' is extra.