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هصم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of breaking or shattering. It also extends to describe a strong or powerful man, and metaphorically, a lion.

Derived headwords

الهَصْمnoun
  1. 1.
    breakingboth

    The act of breaking or shattering something.

الهَيْصَمnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A lion, often used metaphorically for its strength and ferocity.

  2. 2.
    strong manclassical

    A man who is powerful and robust.

Parallel reading

الهصم: الكسر
Al-hasm: breaking.
والهيصم: الأسد
And al-hayṣam: the lion.
والهيصم من الرجال: القوى
And al-hayṣam among men: the strong one.