Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon

عَسَّالٌ

Root: عسل

Full Definition

عَسَّالٌ : see عَاسِلٌ.

def.2 Also, and عَاسِلٌ , and عَسُولٌ , A spear that quivers, by reason of pliableness: or [so the second, but the first and last,] a spear that quivers much. And رِمَاحٌ عَسَّالَةٌ [Spears that quiver much]. (A in art. زعب.)
2 See, again, عَاسِلٌ.


Lane's Lexicon — The most scholarly Arabic-English dictionary available

The product of over thirty years of unrelenting labor. A work of such unique greatness that to this day it remains supreme in the field of Arabic lexicography.

✓ Full text search • ✓ Root-based navigation
✓ Advanced filters • ✓ Mobile access

Sign in · 7-Day Free Trial

Trusted by 1000+ researchers worldwide
Featured on Fons Vitae • Used by universities globally