गुलगूँ

Meaning

Rose-colored, rosy, or bright red (especially describing wine or cheeks).

Detailed Meaning

'Gulgūn' means rose-colored, rosy, or glowing red. In this couplet, it describes wine ('may-e-gulgūn') to highlight its alluring sensory richness in contrast to austere religious sermons. In Persian and Urdu poetry, it frequently denotes romantic vitality and intoxication.

Etymology

Persian compound of 'gul' (rose) and '-gūn' (color, hue, resemblance).

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, it is predominantly prefixed to 'may' (wine) or 'rukh' (cheeks) to depict vibrant, flushed beauty.

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