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شخد

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of blackness or darkness, possibly as a descriptor for something dark in color or appearance. It is noted as being obscure and not widely documented.

Derived headwords

شَخْدَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to be darkclassical

    This verb form is mentioned as a possible derivation related to blackness. Its specific usage and meaning are not elaborated upon.

شَخْدَدname
  1. 1.
    Shakhdadclassical

    This is presented as a proper name, possibly derived from the root's association with blackness. It is noted as being an obscure term.

السَّوَادnoun
  1. 1.
    blacknessboth

    This refers to the quality or state of being black. The entry suggests that the term derived from the root شخد is taken from this concept.

Parallel reading

شخدد، كجعفر
Shakhdad, like Ja'far.
أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وقال ابن دريد: هو اسم مأخوذ من السواد
And Ibn Duraid said: it is a noun derived from blackness.