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Hans Wehr.
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The Hans Wehr dictionary — fully searchable online. Enhanced with root mapping, verb forms, and noun patterns. Integrated with Lane's Lexicon.

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Hans Wehr. Enhanced.

The original dictionary — rebuilt with root mapping, linked definitions, and three-dictionary search.

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Root mapping example
ك ت ب
Core meaning: writing, inscription, correspondence
كَتَبَ to write (verb)
كِتَاب book (noun)
كَاتِب writer (noun)
مَكْتَب office/desk (noun)
كِتَابَة writing (noun)
مَكْتُوب letter/written (noun)

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