Word Meaning
ख़ूनीं
khuunii.n
hiadjective
Meaning
Bloody, blood-stained, or weeping tears of blood.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'khooniin' denotes something stained with or filled with blood, most commonly tears shed in deep distress. In this couplet, it modifies 'ashk' (tears) to depict tears of blood that have marked the lover's collar. The imagery encapsulates profound heartbreak and the utter exhaustion of grief.
Etymology
Persian: derived from 'khoon' (blood) with the attributive adjective suffix '-een'.
Usage
Frequently combined with 'ashk' (tears) or 'deeda' (eyes) to express unendurable sorrow in the ghazal tradition.
Examples
ashk-e-khooniin (bloody tears)
dast-e-khooniin (blood-stained hand)
Synonyms
ख़ून-आलूदलहू-लुहानरंग-ए-ख़ून
Related Words
ख़ूनअश्कगरेबाँ