Word Meaning
आइने
aaine
hinoun
Meaning
Mirror, looking glass; reflective surface (oblique form).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, the word denotes a mirror, traditionally fashioned from polished steel or bronze rather than glass. In this couplet, it refers to a metallic mirror that oxidizes and tarnishes into a greenish patina during the damp rainy season. The poet conceives this tarnishing as an astonishing miracle wrought by the air.
Etymology
Persian (آئینه / āyīnah)
Usage
The mirror is a quintessential motif in ghazals, symbolizing the human heart, self-reflection, wonder, or susceptibility to rust.
Examples
Looking at the beloved's face in the mirror produced sheer astonishment.
The rust clouded the brilliance of the mirror.
Synonyms
दर्पणआरसीशीशा
Related Words
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