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طهج

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root entry primarily discusses a specific type of bird, the 'tayhuj'. There is uncertainty about its Arabic origin, with suggestions that it might be a loanword from Persian or a transcription of a foreign term.

Derived headwords

الطيهوجnoun
  1. 1.
    A type of birdclassical

    A specific bird, identified as the male of the 'salkan' bird. Its origin is debated, with some scholars believing it is not of Arabic origin and others suggesting it is a loanword.

طيهوجnoun
  1. 1.
    A type of birdclassical

    This refers to the same bird as 'al-tayhuj', likely a variant spelling or pronunciation. It is mentioned as being included in the writings of physicians.

ذكر السلكانnoun
  1. 1.
    Male of the salkan birdclassical

    This phrase specifies the male of a bird called 'salkan'. The 'tayhuj' is identified as being this specific bird.

Parallel reading

الطيهوج: طائر، حكاه ابن دريد، قال: ولا أحسبه عربيا.
Al-Tayhuj: a bird, narrated by Ibn Duraid, who said: I do not think it is Arabic.
وقال الأزهري: الطيهوج: طائر، أحسبه معربا، وهو (ذكر السلكان).
And Al-Azhari said: Al-Tayhuj: a bird, I think it is a loanword, and it is (the male of the salkan).
معرب عن تيهو، ذكره الأطباء في كتبهم.
A loanword from 'tihw', mentioned by physicians in their books.