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فحم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being spacious, wide, or expansive, particularly in the context of the chest or heart, implying generosity and breadth of spirit.

Derived headwords

الفُسْحَةnoun
  1. 1.
    spaciousness, amplitudeboth

    spaciousness, amplitude

واسع الصدرadjective
  1. 1.
    Broad-chestedboth

    Literally having a wide chest, but more commonly used metaphorically to describe someone who is patient, tolerant, and generous.

  2. 2.
    Magnanimousclassical

    Having or showing a noble and generous spirit; forgiving and tolerant.

Parallel reading

الفسحم بالضم: الواسع الصدر، والميم زائدة.
Al-fusḥa (with damma): the broad-chested, and the 'm' is extra.