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د غ ف ش

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be very obscure, with limited usage and potential misinterpretations regarding its meaning and even its existence as a distinct root. It is primarily discussed in the context of being a name, with scholarly debate on its proper vocalization and classification.

Derived headwords

دَغْفَشٌname
  1. 1.
    a nameclassical

    This is identified as a proper name. There is scholarly discussion about its exact vocalization and whether it is a name or a word from another root.

كَدَغْفَشٍother
  1. 1.
    like دغفشclassical

    This phrase indicates a comparison or resemblance to the word 'دغفش', likely referring to its pronunciation or form.

Parallel reading

أهمله الجماعة
The group (of lexicographers) neglected it.
وقال ابن عباد: هو اسم
And Ibn 'Abbad said: it is a name.
ولكنه ضبطه الصاغاني بالعين المهملة
But Al-Saghani vocalized it with the unpointed 'ayn.