Word Meaning
गौहर-गिरामी
gauhar-e-girāmī
hinoun
Meaning
A precious pearl; an invaluable gem; priceless life or heart.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'gauhar-e-girāmī' denotes a pearl or gem of immense value. In this couplet, it serves as an elegant metaphor for human life or the heart, which the speaker regrets squandering fruitlessly in love.
Etymology
Persian compound composed of 'gauhar' (pearl, gem) and 'girāmī' (precious, revered), linked by izāfat.
Usage
Frequently used in classical ghazals to elevate tears, heart, or human life to the level of rare, priceless gems.
Examples
To throw away a precious pearl for nothing
Knowing the true worth of this priceless gem
Synonyms
दुरुस्त-ए-यतीमगिराँ-क़दरअनमोल-रत्न
Related Words
गौहरगिरामीमोतीआबदार