شَوْلَةٌ

1.
The part that it raises of the tail of the scorpion; (S, O, K;) and so شَوْلٌ: (Ham p. 649:) or, according to Sh, its sting, with which it strikes. (TA.)
2.
[Hence,] الشَّوْلَةُ (assumed tropical:) Two bright stars, near together, [ λ and ν,] (S, O,) in the end of the tail of Scorpio, (Kzw,) which are one of the Mansions of the Moon, (S, O, Kzw,) namely, the Nineteenth Mansion; (Kzw;) also called حُمَةُ العَقْرَبِ. (S, O.) [See مَنَازِلُ القَمَرِ, in article نزل.]
3.
And شَوْلَةُ is a proper name for The scorpion; (O, TA;) [and] so شَوَّالَةُ. (K, TA.)
4.
Also A foolish, or stupid, woman. (IAar, O, K.) شَوْلَةُ was the name of A certain foolish female slave, belonging to [the tribe of] 'Adwán, and she used to give advice to her masters, and it resulted in evil to them; whence the saying, أَنْتَ شَوْلَةُ النَّاصِحَةُ [Thou art Showleh the giver of advice]. (S, O, K.)
5.
Also the name of The mare of Zeyd-el-Fawáris Ed-Dabbee. (O, K.)

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