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ح ز م ل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to specific, potentially obscure, terms. The primary lemma discussed is a noun referring to a type of woman, though its authenticity and correct form are debated.

Derived headwords

الحزملnoun
  1. 1.
    vile womanclassical

    A term for a woman of low character or base nature. Its validity and correct orthography are questioned.

Parallel reading

الحزمل، كزبرج أهمله الجوهري، وقال ابن عباد: هي المرأة الخسيسة
Al-ḥazmal, like zubraj, was neglected by Al-Jawhari, and Ibn 'Abbad said: it is the vile woman.
قال الصاغاني: هو تصحيف، والصواب بالخاء المعجمة والراء، كما سيأتي.
Al-Sagani said: it is a misspelling, and the correct form is with the dotted khā' and the rā', as will be shown later.