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

The root مسد primarily relates to twisting, braiding, and tightly weaving. This extends to concepts of strong construction, endurance in travel, and even the physical form of a well-built person or animal. It also encompasses specific objects made through this process, like ropes and cords.

This root primarily relates to forceful actions, intense conditions, and elevated landforms. It encompasses concepts like forceful contact, intense weather (both cold and heat), and high geographical features such as hills and mountains.

This root appears to relate to binding or wrapping, particularly of the head, and also to harboring resentment or malice. It is noted as a Yamanite dialectal term.

The root 'معد' primarily relates to concepts of pulling, drawing, snatching, and moving quickly. It extends to meanings of corruption, destruction, and also physical attributes like thickness and robustness. Derived terms also refer to parts of the body, specific locations on an animal, and a nomadic tribe.

This root primarily relates to actions of sucking, drawing, or consuming, often with a sense of nourishment or sustenance. It extends to concepts of growth, plumpness, and a soft, tender quality, as well as specific botanical and zoological terms.

This root primarily concerns a specific type of non-intoxicating drink, often made from honey, and its potential origins or associations with places. It also touches upon related concepts like clothing and geographical locations.

The root مكد (makada) primarily relates to staying or remaining in a place, and by extension, to permanence and abundance, particularly concerning milk production in camels. It also encompasses concepts of persistence, continuous flow, and has some less common or debated meanings.

This root primarily concerns concepts of youth, tenderness, softness, and suppleness, often applied to both living beings and inanimate objects like branches. It also extends to meanings of vitality, lushness, and sometimes, metaphorically, to negative entities like demons or barren lands.

This root primarily relates to the concept of extending, stretching, or prolonging something. It can also refer to providing or supplying, and in some contexts, to being long or lengthy.

This root primarily deals with place names and geographical locations, particularly in Yemen and Persia. It also references a historical figure associated with one of these locations.

This root primarily relates to movement, shaking, trembling, and swaying. It can also denote agitation, instability, or a state of being unsteady. Derived forms often describe the act or state of moving or being moved.

The root مهد (m-h-d) primarily relates to making something smooth, level, and prepared, especially for resting or sleeping. It extends to concepts of laying foundations, preparing a place, and by extension, earning or preparing something for oneself in the afterlife. It also encompasses the idea of making things easy and accessible.

This root primarily concerns movement, specifically intense shaking, swaying, or instability. It extends to concepts of deviation, dizziness, and also to providing or receiving sustenance, leading to the meaning of a table laden with food.

This root primarily relates to movement, specifically swaying, shaking, or trembling. It extends to concepts of a large open space, like a field or square, and also denotes specific periods of time or places.

This root primarily concerns the concept of appearing, emerging, or becoming visible. It extends to the idea of being found, present, or evident, and can also relate to something being hidden or concealed.

This root primarily concerns severe calamities, misfortunes, and the envy that can arise from them. It also extends to the land becoming fertile or yielding.

This root primarily relates to the concept of settling or residing in a place, often implying a stable or permanent dwelling. It also extends to terms for containers, particularly those holding liquids like wine or vinegar.

This root primarily relates to the concept of settling, becoming still, or solidifying. It can also refer to pressing or kneading something with one's hand, and in a botanical sense, to the sprouting of truffles.

The root نجد (najd) primarily relates to elevated, firm, and solid ground. It extends to concepts of high ground, elevated landforms, and by extension, things that are prominent or significant.

The root نحد (n-h-d) primarily relates to concepts of elevation, height, strength, courage, and assistance. It extends to geographical features like highlands, and also encompasses terms for specific objects, actions, and even abstract qualities like boldness and hardship.

This root appears to relate to making agreements or covenants, specifically in the context of mutual commitment or undertaking. It is presented as a less common or potentially obscure root, with its primary usage discussed in terms of mutual pledging or undertaking.

This root primarily concerns the concepts of fleeing, scattering, and deviating, often applied to animals like camels and horses. It also extends to meanings of opposition, comparison, and denouncing faults, with some geographical and olfactory associations.

This root entry primarily discusses the game of backgammon, its origins, and related terminology. It also touches upon a type of basket used for transporting dates and a medicinal ointment.

The root نشد (nashada) primarily relates to seeking, asking, and calling out, often with a sense of urgency or supplication. It encompasses finding something lost, asking for something earnestly, and making solemn appeals. It also extends to reciting or proclaiming something, particularly poetry, and can denote identifying or announcing something found.

The root نضد (naḍada) primarily relates to the concept of arranging things in layers, one on top of another, or stacking them closely together. This applies to physical objects like belongings, fruits, and even abstract concepts like honor and numbers.

The root نفد (nafada) primarily denotes the concept of depletion, exhaustion, or running out. This applies to resources like words, provisions, or water. It can also extend to meanings of passing, disappearing, or being completely consumed.

This root appears to relate to the concept of staying or residing in a place. It is discussed in the context of being settled or established, possibly with connotations of humility or stillness.

The root نكد (nakada) primarily relates to hardship, difficulty, and scarcity. It describes a life that is tough, a well that yields little water, and a person who is stingy or ungenerous. It also extends to concepts of misfortune, bad luck, and a lack of goodness or benefit.

This root entry primarily discusses the name of a legendary king, Nimrod, and its etymological variations. It explores the pronunciation of his name with either a 'd' or 'dh' sound and touches upon the concept of 'tamarrud' (rebellion) as a potential origin.

This root entry is primarily a proper noun, referring to a specific individual and his lineage. It does not appear to have broader semantic applications beyond personal and place names.

This root primarily relates to the concept of swaying, nodding, or moving gently, often associated with drowsiness or a relaxed state. It can also refer to a specific place name and the movement of the head and shoulders.

This root entry appears to be a place name, specifically a town or region in Persia. It is associated with a Sufi scholar from that location.

This entry discusses place names derived from the root 'نوند'. It primarily focuses on two locations: one in Nishapur and another in Samarkand, both associated with the name 'Nawand'. The entry also mentions individuals from these locations.

This entry discusses the place name Nahavand, its etymology, and geographical location. It details its historical significance, including its conquest and notable features.

This root primarily concerns the act of burying alive, particularly female infants, a practice common in pre-Islamic Arabia. It extends to related concepts like the sound of heavy footsteps, the sound of a camel's gait, and metaphorically, the sound of the earth. It also encompasses the idea of deliberation, slowness, and gravity in movement or action.

This root primarily denotes hardship, poverty, and a poor state of affairs, often due to many dependents and little wealth. It also extends to meanings of anger, heat, defects, and specific geographical features.

This root primarily concerns the concept of being firmly fixed, driven in, or established. It extends to physical objects like stakes driven into the ground, metaphorical 'stakes' like mountains or leaders, and even anatomical features. The derived meanings also encompass the act of fixing or establishing something.

The root 'wajada' (وجد) primarily concerns finding, discovering, and perceiving something. It extends to meanings of possessing wealth, experiencing strong emotions like love or anger, and experiencing grief. The root also encompasses the concept of becoming rich or finding something to be sufficient.

This root primarily concerns the concept of oneness, singularity, and uniqueness. It extends to ideas of being alone, having no equal, and acting independently. It also covers geographical locations and specific descriptive terms.

This entry discusses the concept of Tawhid (Oneness) in Islam, focusing on the Oneness of God in His Lordship (Rububiyyah) and Divinity (Uluhiyyah). It elaborates on the absolute uniqueness of God in creation, sustenance, and divine decree, and the necessity of dedicating all worship and devotion solely to Him.

The root 'wakhada' primarily describes a specific gait or manner of movement, particularly for camels and ostriches, characterized by speed, long strides, or a distinctive leg-throwing motion. It also extends to a place name and a type of horse gait.

This root primarily concerns love, affection, and friendship. It extends to the concept of wishing or desiring something, and also encompasses terms for idols, mountains, and places.

This root primarily concerns the concept of love, affection, and liking. It extends to expressing desires and wishes, and in some classical interpretations, even to written communication.

This root primarily concerns the concept of resting one's head, using something as a pillow or support. It extends to meanings of providing support, speeding up, inciting, and metaphorically, to being deeply involved with or neglecting something.