Word Meaning
अख़्तर-फ़शाँ
akhtar-fishāñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Scattering stars; shedding or dispersing star-like radiance.
Detailed Meaning
A poetic compound denoting something that scatters or rains down stars like luminous sparks. In the provided couplet, it serves as an epithet for the moon ('mah-e-akhtar-fishāñ'), evoking an intensely brilliant celestial arrival. It conveys both cosmic grandeur and overwhelming illumination.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'akhtar' (star) + 'fishān' (stem of fishāndan, meaning to scatter or sprinkle).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is typically used as a compound adjective for the night, the moon, or tearful sparkling eyes.
Examples
the star-scattering sky of the beloved's night
her star-shedding glances in the assembly
Synonyms
ज़िया-बारनूर-रेज़तारा-रेज़
Related Words
अख़्तरअफ़शाँगौहर-फ़शाँनूर-अफ़शाँ