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ونع

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to refer to something small, insignificant, or of little value. It is noted as a Yamanite dialectal term, with some lexicographers questioning its validity.

Derived headwords

الونعnoun
  1. 1.
    a small thingclassical

    A term used in Yamanite dialect to refer to a small, insignificant thing.

  2. 2.
    a paltry thingclassical

    Referred to as a 'slight thing' or a 'worthless thing' by some lexicographers.

Parallel reading

بالنون محركة
with the 'nun' vocalized
أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it
وقال ابن دريد: لغة يمانية
And Ibn Duraid said: a Yamanite dialect
يشار بها إلى الشيء اليسير
it is used to refer to a small thing
كتاب العباب والتكملة
the book Al-Abab and Al-Takmila
وفي اللسان: إلى الشيء الحقير
And in Al-Lisan: to a paltry thing
وقال ابن سيده: ليس بثابت
And Ibn Sidah said: it is not established