Taj al-Arus (Zabidi, d. 1205H)

This root appears to be related to saffron, specifically its scent or a quantity of it. It is noted as being omitted by Al-Jawhari and discussed by Al-Layth.

This entry discusses the word 'al-maybah', which is identified as a loanword from Persian, originally referring to a drink made from quince. It explores its etymology and variations in preparation and usage among physicians.

This root entry discusses a specific animal name, its etymology, and potential misspellings. It focuses on distinguishing the correct term from an incorrect one, highlighting a scholarly debate about the spelling and identification of a small rodent.

This root primarily relates to sounds of distress or agitation, particularly in animals like goats, and by extension, human vocalizations during intense moments. It also extends to physical concepts like segments, passages, and rare paths, often through metaphorical extension.

This root primarily relates to the prominence or protrusion of something, particularly the chest. It describes a swelling or rising, often in a physical sense.

This root primarily concerns nobility, excellence, and distinction, often applied to people, animals, and even abstract concepts like the best parts of the Quran. It also extends to meanings related to selecting, choosing, and the physical act of peeling bark or preparing something.

The root 'نحب' primarily relates to intense vocalization, particularly crying, and by extension, to significant matters like danger, death, and vows. It also encompasses concepts of striving, effort, and determination, often in the context of a challenge or a commitment.

This root primarily concerns the concept of holes, cracks, and decay, particularly in solid objects like wood or stone. It extends to describe things that are perforated, worn out, or damaged, leading to the idea of ruin or destruction.

This root entry primarily discusses the proper noun Nakhshab, a city in Transoxiana. It details its geographical location, its historical significance, and the nisba (adjective of relation) derived from it.

The root ندب (ndb) primarily relates to the concept of a mark or scar left by a wound. It extends to meanings of calling, urging, or appointing someone for a task, and also encompasses lamenting or praising the deceased. Figuratively, it can refer to something left behind or an impact made.

This root primarily relates to the concepts of weaving, mixing, and confusion, particularly in speech. It also extends to meanings of evil, treachery, and strong or robust individuals. Several place names are derived from this root.

This root primarily concerns the sounds made by certain animals, particularly deer and goats. It also extends to terms for male animals of these species and, metaphorically, to insults or nicknames.

This root primarily concerns lineage, kinship, and ancestry. It extends to the act of tracing or stating one's lineage, attributing something to someone, and the concept of relationship or connection. It also has specialized meanings related to poetry and descriptive language.

The root نشب (nashaba) primarily relates to the concept of getting stuck, attached, or entangled. This extends to meanings of lingering, beginning something, and also encompasses terms for wealth, arrows, and specific types of trees or animals.

The root 'نصب' primarily relates to the act of setting something up, erecting, or establishing it. It extends to concepts of standing, being upright, and also to the effort or toil involved in such actions. Furthermore, it encompasses meanings related to direction, purpose, and even specific geographical locations and personal names.

The root نضب (naḍaba) primarily relates to the depletion or disappearance of liquid, especially water. It extends to concepts of scarcity, distance, and the end of life or resources. Metaphorically, it can also describe the hardening of a wound or the fading of one's resolve or appearance.

This root primarily concerns the head, neck, and related concepts. It also extends to meanings of striking the ear, filtering, and a type of foolishness. Some derived terms relate to disputes and contention.

This root primarily concerns the sound or cry of birds, particularly crows and roosters, often involving the stretching of the neck. It extends to describe swift movement, especially in camels and horses, and can also refer to foolish or loud individuals.

This root primarily concerns the act of swallowing or taking in liquids, often in small gulps or sips. It extends to related concepts like thirst, a single gulp, and even negative actions or desolate places.

This root primarily concerns the concept of making a hole or penetrating something. It extends to describe a wound or ulcer that penetrates the body, and also refers to a pass or a hole in a mountain.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of affliction, injury, and penetration. It extends to describe diseases like scabies, narrow passages, and specific tools or actions related to making holes or openings. It also encompasses abstract qualities like character, fortune, and leadership.

The root نكب (n-k-b) primarily relates to concepts of passing through, traversing, or making a way, often with connotations of effort, searching, or encountering obstacles. It extends to meanings of striking, affliction, and also physical attributes like thinness or wear, as well as places and abstract qualities like honor.

This root primarily relates to elevated or sloping parts of the land, and by extension, to misfortune, affliction, and suffering. It also touches upon physical posture and movement, particularly in prayer.

This root entry is very brief and appears to be an addendum. It primarily focuses on a single proper noun, a city name, and does not explore broader semantic fields associated with the root.

The root نهب (nahaba) primarily relates to taking something by force or plundering. It extends to concepts of spoils of war, raiding, and seizing goods. Figuratively, it can describe rapid movement, aggressive consumption, or harsh criticism.

This root primarily relates to concepts of largeness, spaciousness, and robustness, particularly concerning containers and animal hooves. It also extends to meanings of shame, shyness, and being held back, often in a negative or embarrassing context.

This root pertains to preparation and readiness, specifically in the context of warfare. It describes the act of getting ready for battle or an engagement.

This root appears to relate to the concept of being fixed or stationary in a place. It is noted as being obscure and possibly a mispronunciation by some scholars.

The root وجب primarily signifies obligation, necessity, and inevitability. It extends to concepts of falling, collapsing, and ceasing, as well as the cessation of life (death). Metaphorically, it can refer to the heart beating or a person eating a single meal.

This root appears to primarily denote a specific disease affecting camels. The term is noted as being omitted by some lexicographers but defined by others.

This root appears to relate to a state of being or condition, specifically a negative or poor one. It is primarily associated with a bad or difficult situation.

This root primarily relates to concepts of corruption, decay, and defect, extending to meanings of cunning, deception, and hidden spaces. It also touches upon physical attributes like gaps or hollows and the act of flowing or seeping.

This root primarily relates to vegetation and growth, specifically the abundance and drying of plants. It also extends to meanings of dirtiness, a structural component in wells, and a descriptive term for animals with abundant wool. Finally, it denotes a specific location and a type of date.

This root primarily relates to concepts of coarseness, thickness, and mixed or disordered groups of people. It describes a thick date, a coarse bark, and is used metaphorically for heterogeneous and unruly crowds.

This root primarily concerns states of illness, pain, and suffering, often implying persistence or permanence. It extends to concepts of steadfastness, endurance, and continuous action, metaphorically applied to things like fat or milk. It also encompasses the idea of being very distant or endless.

This root primarily concerns containers for milk and fat, specifically leather skins or bags. It extends metaphorically to describe a coarse man, a large breast, and the state of death or emptiness.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of persistence, constancy, and continuous action. It extends to the idea of something being frequented, worn down, or heavily utilized, particularly in relation to land and resources.

The root وعب (wa'aba) primarily relates to encompassing, taking completely, and exhausting something. This extends to concepts of gathering, collecting, and arriving in full force. It also describes things that are wide or spacious, and figuratively, exerting maximum effort.

This root primarily relates to concepts of low value, weakness, and baseness, often applied to possessions, people, or animals. It can also denote largeness, particularly in animals, which is presented as a contrast.

The root 'waqaba' (وقب) primarily relates to the concept of entering, sinking into, or being hollowed out. This encompasses physical depressions in the ground or rock, cavities in the body, and the sinking of celestial bodies like the sun and moon. It also extends metaphorically to entering into states of foolishness, baseness, or darkness.

This root primarily concerns movement, specifically walking or proceeding at a steady pace, often with a sense of dignity or purpose. It extends to concepts of following, adhering to, or being consistent with something, as well as physical states like being covered in dirt or a specific color developing in fruit.

The root ولب (w-l-b) primarily relates to entering, arriving, and reaching. It extends to concepts of growth and proliferation, particularly in the context of plants and offspring, and also denotes speed in entering or reaching a destination. The root can also refer to specific geographical locations and lineages.

This root primarily relates to places and geographical locations, specifically cities or regions in ancient Andalusia. It also appears in the context of a tribal affiliation and a historical figure associated with it.