قشو
Root entry · 26 derived lemmasThe root قشو (qashw) primarily relates to the act of peeling, stripping, or scraping something off. This extends to concepts of removing outer layers, whether literal (like bark or skin) or figurative (like removing oneself from a task). It also encompasses related ideas of poverty, a type of container, and bodily excretions.
Derived headwords
- 1.to peelboth
To remove the outer layer or bark from a tree trunk or branch.
- 1.peeling itboth
The present tense form of the verb 'to peel', referring to the ongoing action of removing an outer layer.
- 1.peelingboth
The verbal noun (masdar) for the act of peeling or stripping something off.
- 1.peeledboth
The passive participle, indicating something that has had its outer layer removed.
- 1.peelerboth
The active participle, referring to the one who peels or strips something.
- 1.to stripboth
To strip something, similar to peeling, often used in the context of removing leaves or husks.
- 1.to wipe the faceboth
To wipe or rub the face.
- 1.to shed skinboth
For a snake to shed its skin or outer layer.
- 1.to cause to shed skinclassical
To cause a snake to shed its skin (Form II verb).
- 1.peeledboth
Peeled or stripped, often referring to legumes like lentils.
- 1.peeledboth
Peeled or stripped, used for items like a palm frond.
- 1.to turn awayboth
To turn someone away from their need or desire.
- 1.turning awayboth
The verbal noun for turning someone away from something.
- 1.containerclassical
A basket made of palm leaves, designed to hold bottles for perfume, cotton, and other items.
- 2.box for newbornclassical
A type of box or container for a woman who has just given birth.
- 1.basketboth
A basket made of palm leaves, used for holding various items.
- 1.basketsboth
Plural of قِشْوَة (qishwah), referring to baskets.
- 1.spittleboth
Saliva or spittle.
- 1.to become poorclassical
To become poor after having been wealthy.
- 1.bad coinclassical
A debased or counterfeit coin, particularly a bad dirham.
- 1.badclassical
Describing a dirham as bad or counterfeit.
- 1.raised pathclassical
A long, raised strip of land.
- 2.water sourceclassical
A body of water located in the upper regions of Najd.
- 1.weakclassical
Describing someone as weak, thin, or lacking substance.
- 1.to peel offboth
For something to peel or flake off.
- 1.milk containerclassical
A container for milk (considered colloquial).
- 1.tribe nameclassical
The name of an Arab tribe.
- 1.Day of Qashawahclassical
A historical day of battle or significant event for the Qashwa' tribe.