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ج م ص

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to a type of plant. However, its usage and existence are debated among lexicographers, with some considering it unestablished.

Derived headwords

الجُمَصnoun
  1. 1.
    Type of plantclassical

    A specific kind of plant. Its existence and classification are uncertain.

Parallel reading

الجمص، بالفتح أهمله الجوهري
Al-jamṣ, with fatḥa, was neglected by Al-Jawhari.
وقال الصاغاني: ضرب من النبت
And Al-Saghani said: It is a type of plant.
وفي اللسان: وليس بثبت
And in Al-Lisan: It is not established.
قلت: وهو قول ابن دريد
I say: And this is the opinion of Ibn Duraid.