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ضعا

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily discusses a type of tree and its related forms. It also touches upon the etymological origin of the word for this tree, suggesting a potential connection to the root 'وضع' (to place).

Derived headwords

الضعةnoun
  1. 1.
    A type of treeclassical

    Refers to a specific kind of tree. The entry notes that its origin is from the root 'ضعو' (dha'aw), with the 'ha' (ه) being a substitute.

ضعواتnoun
  1. 1.
    Plural of a type of treeclassical

    This is the plural form of 'الضعة' (al-di'ah), indicating multiple trees of that kind. The 'ha' (ه) is noted as a substitute, as the plural is formed as 'ضعوات'.

ضعوىadjective
  1. 1.
    Relating to a type of treeclassical

    This is the nisbah (adjectival suffix) form, indicating something that is related to or belongs to the 'الضعة' (al-di'ah) tree.

Parallel reading

الضعة: شجر، وأصلها ضعو، والهاء عوض لانه يجمع على ضعوات.
Al-di'ah: trees, and its origin is dha'aw, and the 'ha' is a substitute because it is collected as dha'awat.
متخذا في ضعوات تولجا
Taking refuge in the dha'awat (plural of al-di'ah tree) a sheltered place.
والنسبة إليها ضعوى.
And the nisbah to it is dha'awi.
وقال بعضهم: الهاء عوض من الواو الذاهبة من أوله.
And some of them said: the 'ha' is a substitute for the missing 'waw' from its beginning.
وقد ذكرناه في فصل (وضع).
And we have mentioned it in the chapter (wada'a).