زُفَرٌ

(tropical:) A sea, (K,) that makes a roaring, (يَزْفِرُ,) by reason of its tumultuousness. (TA.)

(tropical:) A river containing much water, (K,) so that it resembles a sea. (TA.)

(tropical:) A large gift, (K,) as likened to a sea. (TA.)

(tropical:) A liberal man; likened to a sea that makes a roaring, (يَزْفِرُ,) by reason of its tumultuousness; (A;) as also ↓ زَافِرَةٌ. (TA.)

One who carries loads, or burdens; meaning, who has strength to carry water-skins. (K.) [See also زَافِرَةٌ.]

(assumed tropical:) One who has power to bear responsibilities. (Sh, S. *)

Hence, (assumed tropical:) A lord, master, chief, or the like: (S:) or, for the same reason, a great lord, or the like; (TA;) as also ↓ زَافِرَةٌ. (K, TA.)

(assumed tropical:) A courageous man. (K, * TA.)

(assumed tropical:) A lion. (K.)

See also زَافِرَةٌ, in three places:

and زَفِيرٌ.