उज़्व

Meaning

A limb, bodily organ, or member of the body.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'uzv' refers to a limb or an individual organ of the physical body. In this couplet, it serves to praise the harmonious delicacy of the beloved's physique, expressing that every single part of the body radiates supreme grace. It often appears in descriptions highlighting the beauty, fragility, or torment experienced across the entire frame.

Etymology

Arabic origin from 'uḍw' (عُضْو), denoting a limb, organ, or member.

Usage

Commonly used in sarāpā (head-to-toe physical description) poetry to express the exquisite symmetry and delicacy of the beloved.

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