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ءطن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of a foundation, base, or resting place, particularly for tents or dwellings. It is associated with the ground or a solid structure upon which something is set.

Derived headwords

إِطَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Foundation, baseboth

    The solid ground or structure upon which a tent or dwelling is pitched or built. It signifies the foundational support.

  2. 2.
    Resting placeclassical

    A place where something rests or is settled, often implying a stable position.

Parallel reading

تأمل خليلي هل ترى من ظعائن تحملن بالعلياء فوق إطان؟
Look, my companion, do you see any women traveling, who have set up their tents high up on a foundation?