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خنر

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to concepts of close friendship, loyalty, and intimacy. It also extends to terms for specific plants, abstract concepts like the world or fortune, and geographical locations, often metaphorically linked to abundance or prosperity.

Derived headwords

الخانرnoun
  1. 1.
    close friendclassical

    A close and loyal friend, one with whom one shares deep affection and trust.

خنريadjective
  1. 1.
    of my close friendsclassical

    Used to describe someone who is not among one's close or intimate circle of friends.

فلان ليس من خنري — So-and-so is not of my close friends.
الخنورnoun
  1. 1.
    reed of the arrowclassical

    The shaft or reed of an arrow, specifically referring to a type of plant used for this purpose.

  2. 2.
    soft, hollow treeclassical

    Any tree that is soft and hollow, often used to describe the nature of the reed used for arrows.

  3. 3.
    the worldclassical

    The material world or worldly life, often associated with transient pleasures and fortunes.

  4. 4.
    fortuneclassical

    A significant or overwhelming event or situation, often implying difficulty or a turning point.

  5. 5.
    abundanceclassical

    Abundance or prosperity, particularly in the context of a place known for its wealth and resources.

  6. 6.
    hyenaclassical

    A female hyena.

  7. 7.
    cowclassical

    A cow, particularly one that is productive or beneficial.

يرمون بالنشاب ذي ال آذان في القصب الخنور — They shoot arrows with ears into the Khunur reeds.
خنورةadjective
  1. 1.
    soft and hollowclassical

    Describing a tree that is soft and hollow, a characteristic attributed to the reeds used for arrows.

أم خنورname
  1. 1.
    Egyptclassical

    A name for Egypt, attributed to its abundance, prosperity, and the blessings it offers its inhabitants.

  2. 2.
    the worldclassical

    The world, similar to the usage of 'al-khunur', implying the transient nature of worldly life.

  3. 3.
    hyenaclassical

    A name for a hyena, possibly a kunya (sobriquet).

  4. 4.
    cowclassical

    A name for a cow, possibly referring to a productive or beneficial one.

  5. 5.
    calamityclassical

    A great misfortune or disaster, a perilous situation.

  6. 6.
    Basraclassical

    A name for the city of Basra, due to its lush gardens, palm trees, and prosperous living conditions.

  7. 7.
    anusclassical

    The anus, specifically referring to that of a female dog.

  8. 8.
    desertsclassical

    The open, barren lands or deserts.

وطئنا أم خنور بقوة فما مضت جمعة حتى مات — We subdued Umm Khunur with force, and before a week passed, he died.
أم خنور يساق إليها القصار الأعمار — Umm Khunur, to which short lives are driven.
خنرةname
  1. 1.
    Ismail ibn Ibrahim ibn Khunrahclassical

    A name of a Hadith narrator from San'a.

Parallel reading

الخانر: الصديق المصافي
Al-Khanir: the pure, loyal friend.
فلان ليس من خنري، أي ليس من أصفيائي.
So-and-so is not of my Khunri, meaning he is not of my close confidants.
يرمون بالنشاب ذي ال آذان في القصب الخنور
They shoot arrows with ears into the Khunur reeds.
كل شجرة رخوة خوارة فهي خنورة.
Every tree that is soft and hollow is Khunurah.
وطئنا أم خنور بقوة فما مضت جمعة حتى مات.
We subdued Umm Khunur with force, and before a week passed, he died.
وفي رواية أخر سليمان بن عبد الملك: وطئنا أم خنور بقوة فما مضت جمعة حتى مات.
And in another narration of Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik: We subdued Umm Khunur with force, and before a week passed, he died.
أم خنور يساق إليها القصار الأعمار
Umm Khunur, to which short lives are driven.
وإنما سميت مصر بأم خنور لما فيها من الخيرات التي لا توجد في غيرها
Egypt was only named Umm Khunur because of the abundant goodness within it that is not found elsewhere.
ويقال: وقعوا في أم خنور، إذا وقعوا في خصب ولين من العيش.
And it is said: They fell into Umm Khunur, if they fell into abundance and ease of living.
لكحرة أشجارها ونخيلها وخصب عيشها.
Due to the abundance of its trees, its palm groves, and the prosperity of its life.
هي أم خنور كبلور.
It is Umm Khunur, like Ballur.
وهو كلام حسن، وعلى هاذا فيكون مجازا.
And this is good speech, and based on this, it would be metaphorical.
ويمكن أن يكلأن تسميتها به بمعنى الدنيا، وقد سميت بأم الدنيا أيضا.
And it is possible that its naming with it means the world, and it has also been named Umm al-Dunya (Mother of the World).