Word Meaning
क़ाक़ुम
qāqum
hinoun
Meaning
Ermine or its fine white fur, symbolic of luxury and wealth.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'qāqum' refers to the ermine or stoat, especially its prized, soft white fur used by the wealthy for warm winter attire. In this couplet, it is paired with 'sanjāb' (sable fur) to symbolize material opulence and physical luxury in contrast to the bare state of the mystic.
Etymology
Arabic, borrowed via Persian into Urdu.
Usage
Frequently paired with 'sanjāb' in Urdu poetry to symbolize extreme wealth and comfort in contrast to poverty.
Examples
robes lined with ermine
neither ermine nor silk could bring peace
Synonyms
समूरअरमाइन
Related Words
संजाबसमूरख़ज़