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جءنب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of being short, stunted, or compact, particularly in reference to physical stature or form. It can describe something that is not tall or elongated, and by extension, may imply a certain sturdiness or lack of grace.

Derived headwords

جَأْنَبadjective
  1. 1.
    short, stuntedboth

    Describing something that is short in stature or form, not tall or elongated. It implies a compact or squat build.

جَأْنَبَةnoun
  1. 1.
    shortness, stuntednessboth

    The state or quality of being short or stunted. It refers to the characteristic of not being tall.

Parallel reading

عقيله أخدان لها لا ذميمة ولا ذات خلق إن تأملت، جأنب
A noble lady among her companions, neither blameworthy nor of a certain disposition if you ponder, short.