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د ر ع س

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe something stout, strong, and well-built, particularly in relation to animals. It can also denote good character or disposition.

Derived headwords

دَرْعُوسadjective
  1. 1.
    Stout and strongclassical

    Describing an animal, particularly a camel, as being stout, strong, and powerfully built.

  2. 2.
    Good-naturedclassical

    Describing someone as having good character and disposition, being pleasant and well-mannered.

كقرطعبother
  1. 1.
    Like qirṭaʿabclassical

    This is a comparative phrase, indicating that the noun it modifies is similar in form or quality to 'qirṭaʿab', which itself implies stoutness or bulkiness.

Parallel reading

بعير درعوس، كقرطعب
A stout and strong camel, like qirṭaʿab.
أي حسن الخلق
Meaning good-natured.
بعير درعوس: غليظ شديد
A stout camel: thick and strong.