Word Meaning
चिनार
chinaar
hinoun
Meaning
The oriental plane tree, famous for fiery autumn foliage and hand-shaped leaves.
Detailed Meaning
Chinar refers to the oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis), celebrated for its broad, hand-like leaves that turn a blazing crimson in autumn. In this couplet, the poet envisions the leaf as an outstretched palm ('dast-e-chinaar') tinted red like henna-stained hands or a flame. It embodies radiant color, majesty, and natural splendor.
Etymology
Persian چنار (chinār / chenār), denoting the oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, the chinar's lobed red foliage is frequently imagined as a burning hand or a palm dyed with henna.
Examples
The chinar leaf blazed among the branches.
The hand of the chinar bears the crimson glow of henna.
Synonyms
चेनारचिनार-दरख़्त
Related Words
दस्त-ए-चिनारहिनाआतिशबहार