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Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root entry appears to be very fragmentary and primarily discusses a small creature. It seems to focus on the description of this creature, its size relative to an ant, and its long legs. There is also a note about a potential alternative pronunciation or related word.

Derived headwords

الحُجْرُوفnoun
  1. 1.
    small creatureclassical

    A small, long-legged creature, described as being larger than an ant.

حُجْرُوفnoun
  1. 1.
    small creatureclassical

    A small, long-legged creature, described as being larger than an ant.

Parallel reading

الحجروف، كعصفور، أهمله الجوهري
Al-Hajroof, like 'asfoor', was neglected by Al-Jawhari.
وقال ابن دريد: هي دويبة طويلة القوائم أعظم من النملة
And Ibn Duraid said: it is a small creature with long legs, larger than an ant.
كذا في العباب والتكملة
Thus it is in Al-Abab and Al-Takmila.
وقال أبو حاتم: هي العجروف بالعين كما سيأتي
And Abu Hatim said: it is Al-'Ajroof with the 'ayn, as will be mentioned later.