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ر ض ك

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the action of closing and opening the eyes, specifically in a rapid or blinking manner. It is also associated with a specific poetic usage describing a donkey's actions.

Derived headwords

أَرْضَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to close and open eyesclassical

    To rapidly close and then open one's eyes, akin to blinking or squinting.

Parallel reading

أي غمضهما وفتحهما
meaning to close them and open them
كما من دراك فاعلمن لنادم
As from a pursuit, know then for a regretful one
وأرضك عينيه الحمار وصفقا
And the donkey closed and opened its eyes and clapped