فرفص
Root entry · 10 derived lemmasThis root primarily describes a lion, emphasizing its strength, ferocity, and bulk. It extends to describe men who are similarly strong, powerful in their grip, and courageous. Several personal names are derived from this root.
Derived headwords
- 1.Lionclassical
A strong, thickset lion. This is the primary meaning, often used metaphorically.
- 2.Strong manclassical
A man who is strong in his grip and powerful, likened to a lion that seizes its prey.
- 1.Lionclassical
A strong, thickset lion.
- 2.Strong manclassical
A man who is strong, large, and courageous.
- 3.Abu Na'ilahclassical
The kunyah (patronymic) of a woman, the wife of Uthman (may God be pleased with him). She is noted as being the only person in Arab history named Al-Farafisah with the definite article.
- 1.Strong-gripping studclassical
A strong stud (male animal) that has a powerful grip, particularly in the context of livestock.
- 2.Persistent breederclassical
Describing a stud that is constantly mounting female animals.
- 1.Abu Na'ilahclassical
The kunyah of a woman, wife of Uthman (may God be pleased with him).
- 1.Al-Farafisah bin Al-Ahwasclassical
A man from the Kalbi tribe whose name is pronounced with a fatha on the first letter, unlike the common pronunciation.
- 1.Abu Na'ilahclassical
The kunyah of a woman, wife of Uthman (may God be pleased with him).
- 1.Strong manclassical
A man who is strong in his grip, likened to a lion that seizes things.
- 1.Al-Farafisah bin Al-Ahwasclassical
A man from the Kalbi tribe whose name is pronounced with a fatha on the first letter.
- 1.Uthman's wife's kunyahclassical
The kunyah of a woman, wife of Uthman (may God be pleased with him), noted as unique.
- 1.Thickset manclassical
A man who is thickset and strong.