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حمي

Root entry · 10 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to heat, intensity, protection, and fierceness. It encompasses concepts like the intensity of pain, the heat of battle, and the protective nature of a lion or a guardian.

Derived headwords

حَمِيَverb
  1. 1.
    to be hotboth

    To experience intense heat, often used metaphorically for pain or anger.

  2. 2.
    to be fierceclassical

    To be intensely protective or aggressive, like a lion.

حَمْوَةnoun
  1. 1.
    intensity of painclassical

    The peak or intensity of suffering, particularly emotional or physical pain.

وحموة الألم — and the intensity of the pain
حَوَامِيnoun
  1. 1.
    dangersclassical

    The perils or dangers that surround someone, often implying a life-threatening situation.

حَمِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    fierceclassical

    Possessing intense protective or aggressive qualities, often used for a lion.

حِمىnoun
  1. 1.
    sanctuaryboth

    A protected area, a reserve, or a place under special protection.

  2. 2.
    feverboth

    A state of elevated body temperature, a medical condition.

حامِيnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A designation for a lion, emphasizing its fierce and protective nature.

  2. 2.
    protectorboth

    One who defends or guards something or someone.

مَحْمِيّnoun
  1. 1.
    lionclassical

    A name for a lion, highlighting its protective and fierce characteristics.

حِمْيَةnoun
  1. 1.
    feverboth

    A medical condition characterized by elevated body temperature.

حَمِيّ بن عامرname
  1. 1.
    a tribal nameclassical

    A specific tribal lineage within the Banu 'Amir, mentioned in historical records.

مَحْمِيَّةnoun
  1. 1.
    protected areamodern

    An area designated for protection, such as a nature reserve or a protected zone.

Parallel reading

ما خلتني زلت بعدكم ضمنا أشكو إليكم حموة الألم
I did not think I would falter after you, confined, to complain to you of the intensity of the pain.
لم يستعن وحوامي الموت تغشاه
He did not seek help, and the perils of death enveloped him.