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ث ط ف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to concepts of abundance, prosperity, and well-being, particularly concerning sustenance and comfort. It encompasses notions of blessings, richness, and spaciousness.

Derived headwords

الثُطْفnoun
  1. 1.
    Blessingclassical

    A blessing or favor, specifically related to food, drink, and sleep.

  2. 2.
    Abundanceclassical

    Prosperity and plentifulness.

  3. 3.
    Spaciousnessclassical

    Ample room or extent.

Parallel reading

الثطف: محركة أهمله الجوهري والليث، وقال ابن الأعرابي: هو النعمة من الطعام والشراب والمنام، وأطلقه شمر، فقال: الثطف: النعمة، وقال ابن عباد: الثطف الخصب، والسعة، كما في العباب.
Al-Thutf (vowelized): neglected by Al-Jawhari and Al-Layth. Ibn Al-A'rabi said: it is the blessing of food, drink, and sleep. Al-Shammir also used it broadly, saying: Al-Thutf: the blessing. Ibn 'Abbad said: Al-Thutf is prosperity and spaciousness, as in Al-'Ubab.