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كصر

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of shortness or being short, with variations in pronunciation and usage among different Arab tribes. It is noted as being neglected by some lexicographers.

Derived headwords

الكصيرadjective
  1. 1.
    shortclassical

    A term used by some Arabs to describe something or someone as short. It is considered a dialectal variation where the letter Qaf is replaced by Kaf.

القصيرadjective
  1. 1.
    shortboth

    The standard term for short, which is sometimes pronounced with a Kaf instead of a Qaf by certain Arab tribes.

الغسكnoun
  1. 1.
    darknessclassical

    Refers to darkness, particularly the darkness of the night.

الغسقnoun
  1. 1.
    darknessboth

    A standard term for darkness, often used in the context of the evening or night.

البورقnoun
  1. 1.
    a type of plantclassical

    A plant, possibly a type of clover or similar herb, known for its green color.

البوركnoun
  1. 1.
    a type of plantclassical

    An alternative pronunciation or spelling for a type of green plant.

Parallel reading

هو لغة لبعض العرب في القصير
It is a language of some Arabs for Al-Qasir (the short).
قلبت القاف كافا
The Qaf was turned into a Kaf.
والغسك والغسق: الظلمة
And Al-Gask and Al-Gasaq: darkness.
والبورق والبورك، لغتان
And Al-Bawraq and Al-Bawrak are two pronunciations/words.