Word Meaning
ख़ेल
khail
hinoun
Meaning
A troop, swarm, multitude, crowd, or flock.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu verse, this word denotes a troop, flock, host, or swarm. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat construction 'khail-e-mor' (a swarm or multitude of ants), which visually represents the grain-like streaks (jauhar) on an unpolished steel mirror. It should not be confused with the Hindi word 'khel' meaning play or game.
Etymology
Arabic خَيْل (khayl, originally meaning cavalry or horses), borrowed into Persian where its meaning broadened to any troop, host, or swarm.
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals within Persian izafat phrases to depict swarms, troops, or celestial hosts.
Examples
khail-e-mor (swarm of ants)
khail-e-anjum (host of stars)
Synonyms
गिरोहझुंडलश्करफ़ौज
Related Words
ख़ैलख़िरमनजौहर