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زدب

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of a portion or share, specifically a lot or destiny. It is noted as an unusual or rare term in classical Arabic lexicography.

Derived headwords

الزِّدْبnoun
  1. 1.
    lot, portion, shareclassical

    A portion, a share, or a lot that is assigned to someone. It can also refer to destiny or fate.

أَزْدَابnoun
  1. 1.
    lots, portionsclassical

    The plural form of 'zidd', referring to multiple lots, portions, or shares.

النَّصِيبnoun
  1. 1.
    lot, portion, shareboth

    A portion, a share, or a lot that is assigned to someone. It can also refer to destiny or fate.

الأَنْصِبَاءnoun
  1. 1.
    lots, portions, sharesboth

    The plural form of 'naṣīb', referring to multiple lots, portions, or shares.

Parallel reading

الزدب بالكسر
Al-zidd (with kasra)
أهمله الجوهري وصاحب اللسان
Al-Jawhari and the author of Al-Lisan neglected it.
وقال الصاغاني: هو النصيب ج الأزداب
And Al-Saghani said: It is al-naṣīb, plural azdāb.
وهي الأنصباء
And they are al-anṣibā'.
وهو غريب
And it is strange/unusual.