Word Meaning
खिल
khil
hiverb
Meaning
To bloom, blossom, or open up like a flower.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetics, the root 'khil' refers to the flowering or unfolding of buds. In this couplet, it describes the emotional wounds (dāgh) of the lover that visually blossom like narcissus flowers upon weeping eyes. It highlights the aesthetic paradox of pain appearing in the guise of radiant floral bloom.
Etymology
Derived from Prakrit / Sanskrit roots related to blossoming (cognate with Sanskrit 'phulla' / 'khila').
Usage
Frequently deployed in ghazal imagery to liken bloody wounds or opening hearts to fresh garden blossoms.
Examples
A freshness blooms within the heart
The wound of the liver blossoming like a rose
Synonyms
विकसित होनाप्रस्फुटित होनाफूलना
Related Words
खिलनाखिलावटगुंचाशगुफ़्ता