Word Meaning
झुरमुट
jhurmut
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A dense cluster, crowd, gathering, or thicket.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denoting a thicket or dense cluster of foliage or persons, 'jhurmut' conveys an overwhelming throng or crowd. In this couplet, it metaphorically depicts the dense, suffocating siege laid upon the heart by relentless sorrow and pain.
Etymology
Desi / Prakrit origin, related to Hindi/Urdu roots denoting a shrubby thicket or a circular gathering.
Usage
In classical verse, it is vividly employed to depict an inescapable cluster of sorrows, stars, or admirers crowding around the subject.
Examples
A dense cluster of stars
A gathering of grief
Synonyms
जमघटभीड़झुंडमजमा
Related Words
हजूमअंबोहघटा