Word Meaning
कमाँ
kamāñ
hinoun
Meaning
A bow; an arch; metaphorically used for the beloved's arched eyebrows.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'kamān' denotes a bow, an instrument of war and hunting. It is very frequently applied as a metaphor for the curved, arched shape of the beloved's eyebrows. In this couplet, it forms part of the compound 'kamān-abrū' (bow-eyebrowed), portraying the lover or rival struck by the predatory charm of such gaze.
Etymology
Persian (کمان / kamān), meaning bow or arch.
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, 'kamān' is almost perpetually coupled with 'tīr' (arrow/eyelashes) and 'abrū' (eyebrow) to illustrate the lethal charm of the beloved.
Examples
The fatal arch of the beloved's bow-like brow
An arrow released swiftly from the curved bow
Synonyms
धनुषक़ौसचाप
Related Words
तीरअबरूगोशाचिल्ला