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سنعب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be very obscure, with limited attestations. It is primarily associated with a specific animal and a minor anatomical feature.

Derived headwords

السَّنَعْبَةُnoun
  1. 1.
    weaselclassical

    A type of small, carnivorous mammal, often referred to as a weasel.

  2. 2.
    fleshy growthclassical

    A fleshy, protruding part located in the center of the upper lip.

Parallel reading

أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وقال ابن دريد: هو (ابن عرس) بعض اللغات
And Ibn Duraid said: It is (the weasel), according to some linguistic traditions.
سمعت أبا عمران الكلابي يقول: السنعبة: (اللحمة الناتئة في وسط الشفة العليا
I heard Abu Imran al-Kilabi say: Al-san'abah: (the fleshy growth in the middle of the upper lip).
ولا أدري ما صحته
And I do not know its authenticity.