Word Meaning
गुल-हा
gul-ha
hinoun, plural
Meaning
Flowers, roses, blossoms (plural of gul).
Detailed Meaning
The Persian plural form of 'gul', created by appending the inanimate plural suffix '-ha'. In this couplet, it appears in the izafat construction 'gul-ha-e-naaz', evoking delicate blooms or metaphorical graces that blossom in the morning light. It reflects high Persianate diction preferred by classical poets like Ghalib.
Etymology
Persian (gul [flower/rose] + -ha [plural suffix])
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazal, this Persian plural is almost always linked by an izafat ('gul-ha-e') to form elegant compound metaphors.
Examples
the scent of spring's blossoms
roses unfurling at the break of dawn
Synonyms
फूलअज़हारशिकूफ़े
Related Words
गुलगुलशनगुलज़ार