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هُيُومٌ ذ [The being bewildered, or distracted, by amorous desire;] the pursuing a heedless, or an inconsiderate course, or going at random, heedlessly, or without consideration, or certain aim, by reason of amorous desire: and تَهْيَامٌ the [being so, or] doing so, much. (TA.) You say, of love [or amorous desire], ↓ هَيَّمَهُ , inf. n. تَهْيِيمٌ. (TA.) ― -b2- An affection like insanity arising from amorous desire: (JK:) bewilderment, or distraction, by amorous desire. (KL.)

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