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ذهو

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to arrogance or pride, possibly as an alternative pronunciation or dialectal variant of a similar root. It is noted as being neglected by some lexicographers.

Derived headwords

ذَهَاverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantclassical

    To exhibit pride or haughtiness, behaving in an ostentatious or conceited manner.

ذُهُوّnoun
  1. 1.
    arroganceclassical

    The state or quality of being arrogant; pride or haughtiness.

Parallel reading

أهمله الجوهري
Al-Jawhari neglected it.
وقال ابن الأعرابي: أي (تكبر)
And Ibn al-A'rabi said: meaning (to be arrogant).
كأنه لغة في زها بالزاي
As if it were a variant pronunciation of 'zaha' with the letter zay.