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ج ل س م

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to a specific medical condition, possibly an inflammation or swelling, as indicated by its association with 'al-barsam'. The term itself is noted as being neglected by classical lexicographers but defined by others.

Derived headwords

الجلسامnoun
  1. 1.
    Al-Jalsamclassical

    A term mentioned by Ibn Duraid, which the common people call 'al-barsam'. It is a medical condition.

البرسامnoun
  1. 1.
    Al-Barsamclassical

    A medical condition, specifically an inflammation or swelling, commonly referred to by the populace. It is linked to the root 'jalsam'.

Parallel reading

الجلسام، بالكسر
Al-Jalsam, with a kasra.
أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وقال ابن دريد: هو الذي تسميه العامة البرسام
And Ibn Duraid said: it is that which the common people call al-barsam.
وقد تقدم في " جرسم " أيضا
And it has also preceded in 'jarasm'.