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عبقص

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to a small creature, possibly an insect or a small animal. Its usage is primarily found in classical Arabic dictionaries, with some debate among lexicographers regarding its precise meaning and validity.

Derived headwords

العَبْقَصnoun
  1. 1.
    small creatureclassical

    A small, crawling creature, possibly an insect or a small animal.

كجعفرother
  1. 1.
    pattern of Ja'farclassical

    Refers to the pattern of the noun 'Ja'far', indicating a specific noun form.

كعصفورother
  1. 1.
    pattern of 'usfūrclassical

    Refers to the pattern of the noun 'usfūr' (sparrow), indicating a specific noun form.

Parallel reading

العبقص، كجعفر وعصفور، أهمله الجوهري
Al-'abqaṣ, like Ja'far and 'uṣfūr, was neglected by Al-Jawhari.
وقال ابن دريد: دويبة
And Ibn Duraid said: a small creature.
وأنكر ذلك الأزهري
And Al-Azhari denied that.