Word Meaning
खोनी
khoni
hiverb
Meaning
To lose, dispel, eradicate, or cast off (agreeing with a feminine noun).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet, 'khoni' functions as the feminine infinitive or gerund of 'khona' (to lose/dispel), agreeing with the feminine noun 'wahshat' (wildness, skittishness). It denotes eradicating or subduing the feral timidity characteristic of a startled gazelle. The verse marvels at the miraculous feat of taming a beloved so evasive and wild.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit 'khovai' / Old Indo-Aryan roots connected to Hindi-Urdu 'khona' (to lose, part with).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, infinitive forms frequently agree in gender with their objects, such as 'wahshat khoni' for subduing wildness.
Examples
wahshat khoni
sudh-budh khoni
Synonyms
मिटानादूर करनागँवाना
Related Words
खोनाखोयाखो जाना