Word Meaning
इत्र-आगीं
itr-āgīn
hiadjective
Meaning
Perfumed; imbued or filled with sweet scent or fragrance.
Detailed Meaning
A poetic compound adjective meaning saturated or imbued with perfume. In this couplet, it describes the morning breeze which has grown intensely fragrant, suggesting the beloved's loosened curls have perfumed the dawn. The Persian suffix '-āgīn' denotes being filled or steeped in a quality.
Etymology
Arabic ‘itr (عطر, perfume) + Persian suffix -āgīn (آگیں, filled with, steeped in).
Usage
In classical ghazal, compounds ending in '-āgīn' are favored for evoking sensory and emotional saturation, such as a breeze infused with scent or a glance laced with poison.
Examples
The morning breeze blew across the courtyard, entirely itr-aagin.
Her silk scarf was itr-aagin with the essence of rose.
Synonyms
मुअत्तरख़ुशबूदारसुगंधितअंबरबार
Related Words
इत्रमुअत्तरख़ुशबूअंबर-आगीं