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ه ر ج ف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a weak, cowardly, or effeminate man. It is primarily used in classical Arabic to denote a specific type of man lacking strength or resolve.

Derived headwords

الهِرْجَفnoun
  1. 1.
    Cowardly manclassical

    A man who is weak, cowardly, or effeminate. This term describes someone lacking in courage and resolve.

Parallel reading

الهرجف، كقرشب أهمله الجوهري وصاحب اللسان
Al-harjaf, like qarsab, was neglected by Al-Jauhari and the author of Al-Lisan.
وقال ابن عباد: هو الرجل الخوار كما في العباب.
And Ibn 'Abbad said: He is the cowardly man, as in Al-'Abab.