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طحز

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be a rare and possibly euphemistic term for sexual intercourse. Its usage is debated among classical lexicographers, with some noting it as a substitute term and others denying its validity.

Derived headwords

الطحزnoun
  1. 1.
    sexual intercourseclassical

    A euphemistic or substitute term for sexual intercourse.

الطحسnoun
  1. 1.
    sexual intercourseclassical

    A term used as a substitute for sexual intercourse, similar to الطحز.

Parallel reading

الطحز أهمله الجوهري.
Al-Tahz was neglected by Al-Jawhari.
وقال ابن دريد: هو كناية عن الجماع وكذلك الطحس وأنكرهما الأزهري.
And Ibn Duraid said: It is a euphemism for intercourse, and so is Al-Tahz, but Al-Azhari denied both of them.
قلت: وأثبتهما ابن القطاع في كتاب الأبنية.
I say: And Ibn Al-Qatta' affirmed them in his book Al-Abniyah.