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سلتم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to concepts of cunning, danger, and hardship. The derived terms describe formidable entities and difficult times.

Derived headwords

السُّلْتَمnoun
  1. 1.
    cunning personclassical

    A highly cunning, shrewd, or astute individual, often implying a degree of slyness or craftiness.

  2. 2.
    ghoulclassical

    A monstrous, often shape-shifting creature from Arabian folklore, known for preying on travelers in desolate places.

  3. 3.
    hardshipclassical

    A period of severe difficulty, adversity, or hardship, characterized by challenging circumstances.

Parallel reading

السلتم، بالكسر: الداهية، والغول، والسنة الصعبة.
As-sultam (with kasra): the cunning one, the ghoul, and the difficult year.