Word Meaning
अंगूर
Angoor
hinoun
Meaning
Grape; fruit of the vine, often symbolizing the origin of wine.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'angoor' denotes the grape, celebrated as the origin of wine and intoxication. In this couplet, 'angoor-e-sa'ee' (the grape of striving) metaphorically depicts effort as a growing fruit that, despite utter destitution, flourishes and prepares one for spiritual intoxication. It symbolizes the unripe potential that eventually matures into divine ecstasy.
Etymology
Persian (انگور / angūr), meaning grape.
Usage
Frequently invoked alongside taverns, wine jars, and vines to evoke the initial stage of intoxicating mystical love.
Examples
Wine hidden within the unripe grape.
The grape cluster heavy on the vine of longing.
Synonyms
दाख़इनाबरज़
Related Words
ख़ुमशराबमयसाक़ी