कज

Meaning

Crooked, curved, arched, or askew.

Detailed Meaning

In Persian and Urdu poetry, 'kaj' denotes something bent, curved, or oblique. In this couplet, it modifies 'abru' (eyebrow) to describe the beloved's alluring, curved eyebrow, which the poet compares to the crest of a wave. Beyond physical curvature, the word frequently carries metaphorical nuances of stubbornness, coquetry, or perverse disposition.

Etymology

Persian origin, from 'kaj' (کج), meaning bent, crooked, or wry.

Usage

Frequently compounded with bodily features or accessories (like 'abru' or 'kulah') to evoke either coquettish charm or haughty indifference.

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