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ثعل

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the fox, its characteristics, and associated terms. It also extends to describe specific physical features, remnants, and a proper name.

Derived headwords

الثَّعْلَبnoun
  1. 1.
    foxboth

    The common wild animal known for its cunning and reddish-brown fur.

  2. 2.
    female foxclassical

    Specifically refers to the female of the fox species.

ثرملةnoun
  1. 1.
    remnantclassical

    A small amount or residue left in a container, such as dates or other food.

  2. 2.
    fox (female)classical

    Another term for a female fox.

  3. 3.
    dimple/indentationclassical

    A small hollow or indentation, specifically on the upper lip.

بقيت في الإناء ثرملة — A remnant remained in the container.
الثرملة: البقية في الإناء من التمر وغيره — The tharmalah: the remainder in the vessel of dates and other things.
ثرملةname
  1. 1.
    Tharmalah (name)classical

    A proper name of a man, mentioned in a poetic context.

ذهب لما أن راها ثرمله وقال يا قوم رأيت منكره — He went when Tharmalah saw him and said, 'O people, I have seen a reprehensible thing.'

Parallel reading

وأم ثرمل: الضبع
And Umm Tharmal: the hyena.
الثرملة كقنفذة: النقرة في ظاهر الشفة العليا، عن ابن عباد.
Al-tharmalah (like qunfudhah): the indentation on the outer part of the upper lip, according to Ibn 'Abbad.
الثرملة: البقية في الإناء من التمر وغيره، يقال: بقيت في الإناء ثرملة.
Al-tharmalah: the remainder in the vessel of dates and other things; it is said: a remnant remained in the vessel.
الثرملة: الثعلب أو أنثاه.
Al-tharmalah: the fox or its female.
ثرملة بلا لام: اسم رجل، قال: ذهب لما أن راها ثرمله وقال يا قوم رأيت منكره
Tharmalah without 'al-': the name of a man, who said: He went when Tharmalah saw him and said, 'O people, I have seen a reprehensible thing.'