जिगरी

Meaning

Liver-colored, deep red; pertaining to the liver; heartfelt, intimate.

Detailed Meaning

In classical Urdu poetry, 'jigarī' refers to something belonging to or resembling the liver ('jigar'), the poetic seat of deep suffering and vital blood. In this verse, 'aqīq-e-jigarī' specifically denotes a liver-colored or blood-red carnelian, comparing a bloody tear to a glistening crimson gem. By extension, it also carries the sense of profound, intrinsic intimacy.

Etymology

Persian (jigar + adjectival suffix -ī)

Usage

In the ghazal tradition, it frequently modifies 'aqīq' to evoke dark-red, blood-soaked tears born of deep heartache.

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