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جنث

Root entry · 11 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of origin, foundation, or base. It extends to describe the core or root of a tree, and metaphorically, one's lineage or true origin. Derived terms also relate to specific objects like swords and armor, and actions like claiming false lineage or embracing something.

Derived headwords

الجِنْثnoun
  1. 1.
    origin, rootboth

    The fundamental source or origin of something, often referring to lineage or the base of a tree.

  2. 2.
    tree rootclassical

    Specifically, the main root of a tree that grows straight down into the earth, or the part of the trunk within the earth above the roots.

أجْناثnoun
  1. 1.
    origins, rootsboth

    Plural of جنث, referring to multiple origins, foundations, or lineages.

  2. 2.
    tree rootsclassical

    Plural of جنث, referring to the roots of trees.

جُنُوثnoun
  1. 1.
    origins, rootsclassical

    Another plural form of جنث, signifying origins or foundations.

الجُنْثِيّnoun
  1. 1.
    swordclassical

    A specific type of sword, often associated with high-quality steel.

  2. 2.
    armorclassical

    Refers to chainmail or armor, possibly made by a blacksmith.

الجُنْثِيّnoun
  1. 1.
    blacksmithclassical

    A craftsman who works with metal, particularly iron, to forge weapons or armor.

الجُنْثِيّnoun
  1. 1.
    fine ironclassical

    Refers to high-quality iron or steel, often used for making swords.

تَجَنَّثَverb
  1. 1.
    to claim false lineageclassical

    To falsely attribute one's origin or lineage to someone or something other than one's true source.

تَجَنَّثَverb
  1. 1.
    to embrace, to loveclassical

    To become fond of something or someone, to embrace them affectionately.

تَجَنَّثَverb
  1. 1.
    to wrap around, to coverclassical

    To coil or wrap oneself around an object, thereby concealing or covering it.

تَجَنَّثَverb
  1. 1.
    to spread wings, to crouchclassical

    Used to describe a bird spreading its wings, or settling down in a crouched position.

الجِنْثَانِيّname
  1. 1.
    al-Janthaniboth

    A nisba (attribution) indicating a person from a place or family associated with the root 'جنث'.

Parallel reading

الجنث بالكسر: الأصل
Al-jinth (with kasra) means origin.
يقال: فلان من جنثك وجنسك، أي من أصلك
It is said: 'So-and-so is from your jinth and your jins, meaning from your origin.'
جنث الإنسان: أصله، وإنه ليرجع إلى جئث صدق
A person's jinth is their origin; indeed, they trace back to a noble origin.
الجنث: أصل الشجرة وهو العرق المستقيم أرومته في الأرض
Al-jinth is the root of a tree, which is the straight taproot its foundation in the earth.
أحكم الجنثي من عوراتها كل حرباء إذا أكره صل
He secured the sword (al-jinthi) from its vulnerabilities, every chameleon when forced, it hardens.
الجنثي، بالضم: السيف بعينه
Al-jinthi (with damma) is the sword itself.
الجنثي أيضا: الزراد
Al-jinthi is also the armorer.
ولاكنها سوق يكون بياعها بجنثية قد أخلصتها الصياقل
But they are markets whose sellers are with swords that the smiths have perfected.
الجنثي بالضم من أجود الحديد
Al-jinthi (with damma) is of the finest iron.
تجنث الرجل، إذا ادعى إلى غير أصله
A man تجنث (claimed falsely), if he attributed himself to other than his origin.
تجنث عليه: رئمه وأحبه
He تجنث (became fond of) him: he cherished and loved him.
تجنث، إذا تلفف على الشيء يواريه
He تجنث (wrapped around), if he coiled around something, concealing it.
تجنث الطائر: بسط جناحيه وجثم
The bird تجنث (spread its wings): it spread its wings and crouched.
جنثا، بالضم: ناحية من أعمال الموصل
Janthā (with damma) is a region in the governorate of Mosul.
وبالكسر: صقع بين بعلبك ودمشق
And with kasra (jinth): a district between Baalbek and Damascus.