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عَادِىٌّ

Root: عود

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عَادِىٌّ An old, or ancient, thing: as though so called in relation to the [ancient and extinct] tribe of 'Ád (عاد). One says خَرِبٌ عَادِىٌّ Old, or ancient, ruins. And بِئْرٌ عَادِيَّةٌ An old, or ancient, well: or a well strongly cased with stone or brick, and abounding with water, the origin of which is referred to [the tribe of] 'Ád. And بِنَآءٌ عَادِىٌّ A firm, or strong, building, the origin of which is referred to [the tribe of] 'Ád. And عَادِىُّ أَرْضٍ Land possessed from ancient times. And مُلْكٌ عَادِىٌّ Dominion of old, or ancient, origin. And مَجْدٌ عَادِىٌّ Old, or ancient, glory. [See also عَوْدٌ.]
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