Word Meaning
अक़्द
‘aqd
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A necklace, knot, tie, or a formal marriage contract.
Detailed Meaning
In Arabic and classical Urdu poetry, 'aqd denotes a knot, bond, or strung necklace. In this couplet, it refers specifically to the string or necklace of pearls gracing the neck of the beloved. This imagery illustrates the elevated fortune of the jeweller whose gems adorn such beauty.
Etymology
Arabic root ‘-q-d (ع-ق-د), meaning to tie, knot, bind, or conclude an agreement.
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, it appears both literally as an ornamental necklace and metaphorically as the sacred bond of marriage.
Examples
‘aqd-e-gauhar (a string of pearls)
‘aqd-e-gul (a garland of flowers)
Synonyms
हारमालागिरहपैमान
Related Words
अक़ीदामुनअक़िदअक़्द-ख़्वानी