Word Meaning
ख़सक
khasak
hinoun
Meaning
Dry straw, chaff, or a small thorn
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'khasak' denotes dry chaff, straw, or prickly weeds that easily catch fire. In this couplet, 'pairāhan-e-khasak' (a garment of dry straw) represents extreme vulnerability and combustibility awaiting the spark of destruction or passion.
Etymology
Persian (خسک), diminutive or variant related to 'khas' (straw, dry weed).
Usage
Commonly paired with motifs of fire (ātash) and sparks (sharar) to depict helplessness and readiness to burn in love.
Examples
A spark fell upon the garment of dry straw.
The frail weed consumed by inner fire.
Synonyms
तिनकाकाँटाकूड़ा-करकट
Related Words
ख़सख़ाशाकख़ार