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ج ر ص

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe something large, strong, and imposing, particularly in reference to a man or a camel. It conveys a sense of bulk and power.

Derived headwords

الجراصيةnoun
  1. 1.
    large, stout manclassical

    A man who is large and stout in build.

  2. 2.
    strong camelclassical

    A camel that is strong and powerful.

Parallel reading

الجراصية، بالضم، أهمله الجوهري، وقال ابن الأنباري، هو الرجل العظيم الضخم
Al-Jarasiyyah, with dammah, was neglected by Al-Jawhari, and Ibn Al-Anbari said it refers to a great, huge man.
يا ربنا لا تبقين لي عاصيه ... في كل يوم هي لي مناصيه
O our Lord, do not leave for me any disobedient one... every day she is my refuge.
تسامر الحي وتضحي شاصيه ... مثل الفنيق الأحمر الجراصيه
She entertains the tribe at night and becomes visible in the morning... like the red, imposing camel.
يخافها أهل البيوت القاصية
The people of distant homes fear her.
هو الجمل الشديد، في قول الراجز
It is the strong camel, according to the poet.