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Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to obscure or rare terms, possibly with a focus on specific animal names or descriptive qualities. The derived words are not commonly used in modern Arabic and are primarily found in classical lexicographical works.

Derived headwords

العظيوطnoun
  1. 1.
    Jerboa (female)classical

    A female jerboa, a type of desert rodent known for its long hind legs and hopping gait. This term is noted as being neglected by some lexicographers.

العظيوطةnoun
  1. 1.
    Jerboa (female)classical

    The female of the jerboa. This is presented as a more established term compared to 'العظيوط'.

Parallel reading

أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وقال الأزهري في ترجمة عذط: هو العذيوط زنة ومعنى
Al-Azhari said in the entry for 'عذط': It is 'العذيوط' in weight and meaning.
نقله عن بعضهم
He transmitted it from some people.
وقال الخارزنجي في تكملة العين: العظيوطة، بهاء: اليربوع الأنثى
Al-Kharazangi said in Takmilat al-'Ain: 'العظيوطة', with ta' marbuta, is the female jerboa.
قال الشرقي: (إلى عظيوطة تهوي سريعا ... بها ذوط تريع لفرنبات)
Al-Sharqi said: (Towards a jerboa she quickly descends... with a swiftness that makes the desert plants seem to grow).