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غ ط ل س

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the word for a wolf, possibly with connotations of stealth or ferocity. It is primarily used to denote the animal itself and its epithets.

Derived headwords

الغَطْلَسnoun
  1. 1.
    wolfclassical

    The wolf, a wild canine animal known for its predatory nature.

عَمْلَسnoun
  1. 1.
    wolfclassical

    An alternative name for the wolf, often used poetically or in specific contexts.

Parallel reading

الغَطْلَس، كعَمْلَس، أهمله الجوهري وصاحب اللسان
Al-Ghaṭlas, like 'Amalas, was neglected by Al-Jawhari and the author of Al-Lisan.
وقال الصاغاني: هو الذئب
And Al-Saghani said: it is the wolf.
قال: ويكنى أبا الغطلس أيضا
He said: and it is also given the kunya (patronymic) Abu Al-Ghaṭlas.
كذا في التكملة والعباب
Thus it is in Al-Takmilah and Al-'Ubab.