Word Meaning

ख़ावरी

Khāvarī

hiadjective

Meaning

Eastern, oriental, or relating to the east and rising sun.

Detailed Meaning

Derived from the Persian noun 'khāvar' (the east or the sun), 'khāvarī' is a relative adjective meaning eastern or oriental. In this couplet, it forms the compound 'khurshīd-e-khāvarī' to designate the eastern sun rising into full view without a veil. In classical poetic diction, it evokes morning brightness, cosmic majesty, and unhidden radiance.

Etymology

Persian (from 'khāvar' [east/sun] + nisba suffix '-ī')

Usage

In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently qualifies 'khurshīd' or 'mehr' to invoke the grandeur of the dawn sun.

Examples

The dazzling light of the eastern sun

Morning arrival from the eastern sky

Synonyms

मशरिक़ीशरक़ीपूर्वी

Related Words

ख़ावरख़ुर्शीदबाख़तर
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