زُفَرٌ

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زُفَرٌ A sea, that makes a roaring, (يَزْفِرُ,) by reason of its tumultuousness.
2 A river containing much water, so that it resembles a sea.
3 A large gift, as likened to a sea.
4 A liberal man; likened to a sea that makes a roaring, (يَزْفِرُ,) by reason of its tumultuousness; as also زَافِرَةٌ .
5 One who carries loads, or burdens; meaning, who has strength to carry water-skins. [See also زَافِرَةٌ.]
6 One who has power to bear responsibilities.
7 Hence, A lord, master, chief, or the like: or, for the same reason, a great lord, or the like; as also زَافِرَةٌ .
8 A courageous man.
9 A lion.
10 See also زَافِرَةٌ, in three places:
11 and زَفِيرٌ.

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