قشنز

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to a specific type of herb, its characteristics, and its consumption by humans and livestock. The primary lemma describes the plant itself.

Derived headwords

القُشْنِيزَةnoun

1.
A type of herbclassical
A herb characterized by a wide base (جعثنة), a tall, swaying stalk, and small leaves resembling those of small endives. It is green and milky (ملبنة), meaning it produces abundant latex.

Parallel reading

بالفتح، أهمله الجوهري.

With fatha, Al-Jawhari neglected it.

وقال أبو حنيفة: هي عشبة ذات جعثنة واسعة تخطر خطرة كبيرة وتورق ورقا كورق الهندباء الصغار، وهي خضراء ملبنة أي كثيرة اللبن، يأكلها الناس، وتحبها الغنم جدا، كذا في اللسان والتكملة، بعضهم يزيد عن بعض.

And Abu Hanifa said: It is a herb with a wide base, a tall, swaying stalk, and leaves like those of small endives. It is green and milky, meaning it produces abundant latex. People eat it, and sheep are very fond of it, as stated in Al-Lisan and Al-Takmila, with some adding more than others.