ق ن ر س

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to the concept of parasitism or clinging. The primary derived term refers to a parasite or a leech-like creature.

Derived headwords

القِنْرَاسnoun

1.
parasiteclassical
A creature that lives on or in another organism, deriving nourishment at the expense of its host. It can also refer to someone who is a freeloader or dependent.
2.
leechclassical
Specifically, a blood-sucking worm, used metaphorically for a person who exploits others.

ومما يستدرك عليه: القنراس: الطفيلي

And among what is to be added to it: Al-Qinnaras: the parasite.

أهمله الجوهري والصاغاني

Al-Jawhari and Al-Sagani neglected it.

ونقله صاحب اللسان عن كراع

And the author of Al-Lisan transmitted it from Kura'.

وقد نفى سيبويه رحمه الله أن يكون في الكلام مثل قنر وعنل

And Sibawayh, may God have mercy on him, denied that there are words in speech like Qanara and 'Anala.