فحل
Root entry · 21 derived lemmasThe root فحل (faḥl) primarily relates to the male of animals, particularly camels, signifying strength, virility, and superiority. It extends metaphorically to describe prominent individuals, powerful poets, and even celestial bodies like the star Suhail. The root also encompasses terms for specific types of palm trees used for pollination and woven mats.
Derived headwords
- 1.Male animalboth
The male of any animal, especially a camel, known for its strength and virility.
- 2.Stud camelboth
A male camel specifically chosen or used for breeding.
- 3.Male palm treeboth
The male date palm tree used for pollinating female trees.
- 4.Matclassical
A mat woven from palm fronds.
- 5.Star Suhailclassical
The star Suhail (Canopus), metaphorically called 'al-faḥl' due to its prominence and perceived separation from other stars.
- 1.Male animalboth
The male of any animal, especially a camel.
- 2.Male palm treeboth
The male date palm tree used for pollination.
- 1.Malesboth
Plural of 'faḥl', referring to males of animals.
- 2.Male palm treesboth
Plural of 'faḥl', referring to male date palm trees.
- 3.Matclassical
Plural of 'faḥl', referring to mats woven from palm fronds.
- 4.Prominent poetsclassical
Poets who excel in satire or in challenging other poets, like Jarir and al-Farazdaq.
- 1.Malesclassical
A plural form of 'faḥl', referring to males of animals.
- 1.Male animalboth
A male animal, particularly a stud camel.
- 2.Male palm treeboth
A male date palm tree used for pollination.
- 1.Stud camelboth
A male camel, often used to refer to a particularly strong or virile one.
- 2.Masdarclassical
A verbal noun indicating the state or quality of being a 'faḥl'.
- 1.Virilityboth
The quality of being a male, strength, and virility.
- 2.Masdarclassical
A verbal noun indicating the state or quality of being a 'faḥl'.
- 1.Strong maleboth
Describing a male animal, especially a camel, as strong and capable.
- 2.Nobleclassical
Referring to a stud camel as noble and of good lineage.
- 1.To choose a studboth
To select a male animal, especially a camel, for breeding.
- 2.To send a studclassical
To release a male animal among females for breeding.
- 1.To choose a studboth
To select a male animal, especially a camel, for breeding.
- 2.To give a studclassical
To provide a male animal for breeding.
- 1.To lend a studclassical
To lend a male animal, especially a camel, for breeding.
- 1.To become severemodern
For a matter or situation to become severe, intense, or overwhelming.
- 2.To practice 'istifḥāl'classical
To engage in the practice of allowing strong men to breed with women to produce strong offspring.
- 3.To become a studclassical
For a female palm tree to become a male-like producer (metaphorical).
- 1.To emulate a studclassical
To behave or present oneself like a strong male, often in terms of appearance or demeanor.
- 1.Masdarclassical
A verbal noun related to the act of choosing or giving a stud for breeding.
- 2.Shrewd womanclassical
A woman who is sharp-tongued, assertive, or shrewish.
- 1.Male palm treeboth
A male date palm tree used for pollination.
- 1.Male palm treesboth
Plural of 'faḥl', referring to male date palm trees.
- 1.Strong maleboth
Describing a male animal, especially a camel, as strong and capable.
- 2.Nobleclassical
Referring to a stud camel as noble and of good lineage.
- 1.Name of a mountainclassical
A place name, referring to two small mountains.
- 1.Name of a placeclassical
A place name.
- 1.Barren treeclassical
A tree that is unable to bear fruit or produce offspring, metaphorically.
- 1.Attributed to Faḥlclassical
A nisba (adjective of relation) referring to someone who participated in the Battle of Faḥl.