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حطن

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of a male goat or ram. It is noted that the derivation of terms from this root can be ambiguous, with potential connections to other roots depending on the specific vocalization and intended meaning.

Derived headwords

الحِطَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Ramclassical

    A male sheep, specifically a ram.

حَطَنَverb
  1. 1.
    to be a ramclassical

    To be or act as a ram.

حِطَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Ramclassical

    A male sheep, specifically a ram. This form is presented as a potential derivation.

Parallel reading

الحطان، بالكسر: التيس.
Al-Hittan, with kasra: the ram.
إن كان فعالا من حطن، فالنون أصلية
If it is fa'aal from hatana, then the 'noon' is original.
وإن جعلته فعلانا فهو من الحط.
And if you make it fa'laan, then it is from al-Hatt.