Word Meaning
ज़ंगार
zangaar
hinoun
Meaning
Rust, verdigris, or green corrosion on metal or a mirror.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, mirrors were made of polished metal (iron or bronze) that would accumulate a greenish tarnish or corrosion known as zangaar. In this verse, the poet plays on the identical green color shared by the verdigris on an untended mirror and the reflection of a green parrot, highlighting the beloved's persistent suspicion.
Etymology
Persian (zangār), derived from 'zang' (rust, tarnish).
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it commonly symbolizes the neglect, sorrow, or worldly impurities that cloud the reflective clarity of the heart.
Examples
The polish faded beneath a layer of verdigris.
He cleansed the rust from the mirror of his soul.
Synonyms
जंगमोर्चाकाई
Related Words
ज़ंगआईनासैक़ल