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هخخ

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root pertains to the onomatopoeic representation of a specific sound. It describes the sound made by someone clearing their throat or expelling something from it. The root is noted for its awkwardness in pronunciation and speech, leading to its infrequent use except in poetry when absolutely necessary.

Derived headwords

هَخّnoun
  1. 1.
    sound of throat clearingclassical

    An onomatopoeic word representing the sound of someone clearing their throat or expelling something from it.

Parallel reading

بالكسر: حكاية صوت المنتخم
With a kasra: an imitation of the sound of someone clearing their throat.
ولا يصرف منه فعل لثقله على اللسان وقبحه في المنطق
And no verb is derived from it due to its heaviness on the tongue and its ugliness in speech.
إلا أن يضطر شاعر
Except if a poet is compelled to use it.