Word Meaning
अंगुश्तर
angushtar
hinoun
Meaning
A ring worn on a finger or toe.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'angushtar' denotes a ring. In this couplet, it combines into the compound 'angushtar-e-pa' (toe-ring), conveying supreme disdain for worldly splendor by treating King Solomon's famed sovereign seal as mere foot ornament.
Etymology
Persian, derived from 'angusht' (finger).
Usage
Frequently invoked in classical verse alongside Solomon's miraculous signet ring (Khatam-e-Sulaiman) as an emblem of lost sovereignty or earthly vanity.
Examples
A gleaming gem set upon the delicate angushtar
He regarded the world's royal seal as merely an angushtar for the feet
Synonyms
अंगूठीछल्लाअंगुश्तरी
Related Words
अंगुश्तनगीनाख़ातम