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رَامٍ

Root: رمى

Full Definition

رَامٍ act. part. n. of 1; Throwing, &c.: [pl. رُمَاةٌ.]
2 [Hence, الرَّامِى a name of The constellation Sagittarius; the ninth of the signs of the zodiac: thus called in the present day; but more commonly, القَوْسُ.]
3 [Hence likewise,] رَامٍ also signifies [One who assails with reproach, &c.:] one who reproaches, or upbraids; or who gives an ill name: [ one who accuses, or suspects, another: see مَرْمِىٌّ.]
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