Word Meaning
तौसन
tausan
hinoun
Meaning
A spirited, unbroken, or swift horse; a steed.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'tausan' refers to a fiery, high-mettled, or untamed horse, often employed metaphorically for ambition, time, or emotion. In Ghalib's verse, 'tausan-e-himmat' represents the spirited steed of resolve battling through arid terrain. The perspiration of this relentless drive is vividly depicted as an inundation swelling right up to the saddle.
Etymology
Persian (توسن / tausan), denoting an unbroken, unruly, or swift horse.
Usage
Frequently occurs in izafat constructions such as 'tausan-e-umr' or 'tausan-e-himmat' to portray untamable drive or inexorable movement.
Examples
tausan-e-umr (the runaway steed of life)
tausan-e-shauq (the spirited horse of yearning)
Synonyms
अश्वसमंदताज़ीघोड़ा
Related Words
ज़ीनसवारइनानसैल