Ajrinah is the plural of jirān, the underside of a camel’s neck. Luzzat is a passive perfect verb from l-z-z, “were pressed or fitted tightly together.” Daʾy refers to a supporting formation, and munaḍḍad describes something layered or closely arranged.
The order of terms moves from parts to connection to structural support. The passive verb directs attention to the firmness of the assembly rather than to a maker or agent.
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Ṭarafah: The She-Camel’s Anatomy, Similes, and Roman Arch (Verses 17–23)
Ajrinah is the plural of jirān, the underside of a camel’s neck. Luzzat is a passive perfect verb from l-z-z, “were pressed or fitted tightly together.” Daʾy refers to a supporting formation, and munaḍḍad describes something layered or closely arranged.
The order of terms moves from parts to connection to structural support. The passive verb directs attention to the firmness of the assembly rather than to a maker or agent.