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د س ك

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to large, substantial entities, possibly with connotations of strength or size. It is primarily discussed in relation to names for a lion and large portions of animals.

Derived headwords

الدوسكnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A name for a lion, though its authenticity is questioned by some lexicographers.

  2. 2.
    substantial entityclassical

    A term mentioned by Al-Jawhari, though its specific meaning is omitted.

الدوكسnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A name for a lion, mentioned by Al-Laith.

ديسكىnoun
  1. 1.
    large portionclassical

    A large piece or portion of something, specifically mentioned in relation to ostriches and sheep.

Parallel reading

الدوسك، كجوهر أهمله الجوهري
Al-Dūsk, as a substance, was neglected by Al-Jawhari.
وقال الليث: هو الأسد كالدوكس
And Al-Laith said: it is the lion, like Al-Dūks.
وقال الأزهري: لم أسمع الدوكس ولا الدوسك من أسماء الأسد
And Al-Azhari said: I have not heard Al-Dūks nor Al-Dūsk as names for the lion.
وفي اللسان ديسكى: قطعة عظيمة من النعام والغنم
And in Al-Lisān: Dīskā: a great piece of ostriches and sheep.