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غطم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of vastness and immensity, particularly concerning bodies of water like the sea. It can also extend to describe a person of broad or generous disposition.

Derived headwords

غَطْمnoun
  1. 1.
    great seaclassical

    Refers to a large and abundant sea, characterized by its vast quantity of water.

غَطْمadjective
  1. 1.
    broad-mindedclassical

    Describes a person who is of a wide or generous disposition, implying a large and accommodating nature.

Parallel reading

البحر العظيم الكثير الماء.
The great sea, abundant in water.
يقال بحر غطم، مثال هجف.
It is said, 'a great sea,' similar to 'hujf' (meaning a large tent).
ورجل غطم: واسع الخلق.
And a man 'ghatm': broad-minded.