Word Meaning
क़मर
qamar
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
The moon; celestial body representing luminous beauty.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'qamar' denotes the moon, frequently evoked as a benchmark of natural beauty or luminosity. In this couplet, it is paired with the sun ('shams-o-qamar') to signify that cosmic lights fade in comparison to the blinding radiance of the beloved's face.
Etymology
Arabic (قمر), meaning the moon.
Usage
Commonly paired with 'shams' (sun) in Persianate idioms or contrasted with the superior radiance of the beloved's countenance.
Examples
Even the sun and moon pale before that radiant light.
Compared to that glowing face, the moon holds no charm.
Synonyms
चाँदमाहताबचंद्रमा
Related Words
शम्सनूरशबज़िया