Word Meaning
ज़हर
zahr
hinoun
Meaning
Poison, venom; extreme bitterness or sorrow.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning poison or venom, the word is frequently used metaphorically in Urdu poetry to depict fatal anguish, separation, or despair. In this couplet, it forms part of the construct 'zahr-e-gham' (the venom of grief), signifying grief that penetrates deeply into the lover's entire nervous system.
Etymology
Persian (zahr)
Usage
In ghazal poetry, it is frequently combined in izafat constructions like 'zahr-e-gham' or 'zahr-e-firaaq' to evoke the deadly, agonizing nature of love and separation.
Examples
To swallow the venom of grief
A potion of bitter poison
Synonyms
विषहलाहलमाहुर
Related Words
ज़हरीलाज़हर-आलूदज़हर-ए-ग़म