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ع س ج ر

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of hardness, strength, and potentially negative qualities like wickedness or cunning. It is primarily used to describe a strong, resilient she-camel, but also extends to abstract notions of malice and is used metaphorically for a cunning or wicked creature.

Derived headwords

العَيْسَجُورnoun
  1. 1.
    Strong she-camelboth

    A she-camel that is robust and resilient.

  2. 2.
    Swift she-camelclassical

    A she-camel known for its speed.

  3. 3.
    Noble she-camelclassical

    A she-camel of distinguished lineage and noble descent.

  4. 4.
    Barren she-camelclassical

    A she-camel that has never given birth, which is considered a sign of greater strength for her.

العَسْجَرَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Wickednessclassical

    A quality of being malicious, wicked, or deceitful.

عَيْسَجُورname
  1. 1.
    Demon/Ghoulclassical

    A name given to a female demon or ghoul, derived from the concept of wickedness.

Parallel reading

الناقة الصلبة
The strong she-camel.
هي السريعة
She is the swift one.
هي الكريمة النسب
She is of noble lineage.
هي التي لم تنتج قط
She is the one who has never given birth.
وهو أقوى لها
And that is stronger for her.
الخبث
Wickedness.
ومننه سميت السعلاة عيسجورا
And from it, the ghoul was named 'Aysajur'.