उन्नाबी

Meaning

Jujube-colored; deep reddish-brown or crimson like the jujube fruit.

Detailed Meaning

Denoting the rich, deep crimson-brown hue characteristic of the dried jujube fruit (unnāb). In classical poetry, it is employed as an elegant epithet to praise the natural redness of the beloved's lips. In the given couplet, the memory of those dark crimson lips continuously torments the lover's weeping, bloodshot eyes.

Etymology

Arabic: from 'unnāb' (the jujube tree/fruit) + relative suffix '-ī'.

Usage

Conventionally paired with 'lab' (lips) or wine in classical ghazals to evoke a dark, exquisite shade of red.

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