Word Meaning
ख़ुश्क-लब
khushk-lab
hiadjective
Meaning
Having dry or parched lips; thirsty, suffering, or consumed by grief.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'dry-lipped', this compound describes someone suffering from intense thirst, illness, or profound sorrow. In Mir's couplet, it depicts the visible physical ruin of the lover standing outside the beloved's threshold, paired with tearful eyes to evoke utter desolation. The contrast of wet eyes and parched lips emphasizes the extremity of his unfulfilled yearning.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'khushk' (خشک, dry) + 'lab' (لب, lip).
Usage
In classical ghazal, it is a quintessential trope for depicting the forlorn lover withered by separation, yearning, or weeping.
Examples
Standing dry-lipped at the beloved's doorstep
A dry-lipped wanderer in the desert of sorrow
Synonyms
तिश्ना-लबप्यास-ज़दा
Related Words
तिश्नगीनमनाकलबख़ुश्की