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شفدغ

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be very rare and is primarily associated with a specific, small type of amphibian. Its usage is limited and primarily found in classical lexicographical works.

Derived headwords

الشَّفْدَغnoun
  1. 1.
    small frogclassical

    A small frog. The precise pronunciation and vocalization of this term have been debated among lexicographers.

ضِفْدَعnoun
  1. 1.
    frogboth

    A common amphibian, typically characterized by smooth, moist skin, powerful hind legs for leaping, and webbed feet.

Parallel reading

أهمله الجوهري والمصنف وصاحب اللسان
Al-Jawhari, Al-Musannif, and the author of Al-Lisan omitted it.
وقال ابن دريد: هو الضفدع الصغيرة
And Ibn Duraid said: it is the small frog.
واختلف في الضبط على الصاغاني
And there was disagreement regarding its vocalization with Al-Saghani.
ففي العباب أنه بالضم
For in Al-Abab, it is with dammah.
وفي التكملة بالكسر
And in Al-Takmilah, it is with kasrah.