عكن

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes folds, creases, or layers, particularly those formed by fat in the abdomen. It can also extend to describe abundance or plentifulness, especially in the context of water or livestock.

Derived headwords

العكنةnoun

1.
the fold in the belly from fatboth
the fold in the belly from fat

عكنverb

1.
the plural is 'ukunboth
the plural is 'ukun

عكنانadjective

1.
plentifulclassical
Describing something as abundant or plentiful, often used for water or livestock.

عكنانadjective

1.
abundantclassical
Used to describe a large quantity or profusion, particularly in classical poetry.

Parallel reading

العكنة: الطي الذي في البطن من السمن

Al-'uknah: The fold that is in the belly from fat.

والجمع عكن وأعكان

And the plural is 'ukun and a'kaan.

وتعكن البطن، إذا صار ذا عكن

And the belly becomes 'akina, if it becomes possessed of folds.

ونعم عكنان، بالتحريك، أي كثيرة، وقد يسكن

And 'na' 'akinaan, with harakah, meaning plentiful, and it may be quiescent.

وسبح الماء بورد عكنان

And the water flowed abundantly with plentiful reeds.