ذَرِيعَةٌ
Root: ذرع
Full Definition
ذَرِيعَةٌ
A she-camel by which the archer, or the like, conceals himself from the game, walking by her side, and shooting, or casting, when the object puts itself in his power, having first left the she-camel to roam at pleasure with the wild animals in order that they may become familiar with her; like دَرِيْئَةٌ; as also
ذَرَعٌ : pl. ذُرُعٌ.
2 Hence,
3 Also, [like دَرِيْئَةٌ,] A ring by aiming at which one learns the art of shooting, or casting [the lance &c.].
2 Hence,
3 Also, [like دَرِيْئَةٌ,] A ring by aiming at which one learns the art of shooting, or casting [the lance &c.].
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