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غ ن ف ر

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be a variant or a less common form related to the root غ ف ر (gh-f-r), which typically deals with covering, forgiving, or protecting. The entry discusses a specific derived form and its meanings, noting its rarity and potential inclusion under the more common root.

Derived headwords

الغنافرnoun
  1. 1.
    The oblivious oneclassical

    Referring to someone who is unaware, heedless, or unmindful.

  2. 2.
    The hairy hyenaclassical

    Describing a hyena that is particularly abundant in hair or fur.

Parallel reading

الغنافر، بالضم: المغفل
Al-Ghanāfir, with the dammah: the oblivious one.
والضبعان الكثير الشعر
And the hyena with abundant hair.
أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وأورده الصاغاني في ترجمة غفر بناء على أن النون زائدة، وهو الحق
And Al-Saghani included it under the entry for gh-f-r, based on the assumption that the 'nun' is an addition, which is correct.
وأهمله أيضا صاحب اللسان، فلم يذكره هنا ولا في غفر.
And the author of Al-Lisan also neglected it, not mentioning it here nor under gh-f-r.
قال القرافي: على أن حق هذه المادة أن تذكر بعد
Al-Qarafi said: However, this word rightfully belongs to be mentioned after...