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ج خ د ف
Root entry · 2 derived lemmasThis root appears to relate to concepts of nobility and impressive stature, particularly in men. It describes individuals who are distinguished and large in build.
Derived headwords
الجخدفnoun
- 1.Noble, large manclassical
A man who is noble and of large stature.
الجحافnoun
- 1.Noble, large manclassical
Similar to الجخدف, referring to a man who is noble and large.
Parallel reading
الجخدف، كجعفر، أهمله الجوهري، وصاحب اللسان، والصاغاني في العباب، وأورده في التكملة من غير عزو، فقال: هو النبيل الضخم أي: من الرجال.
Al-Jahdaf, like Ja'far, was neglected by Al-Jawhari, the author of Al-Lisan, and Al-Sagani in Al-'Abab. He mentioned it in Al-Takmila without attribution, saying: It is the noble, the large, meaning: of men.
وكذلك الجحاف، بالضم.
And likewise Al-Jahhaf, with the dammah.