Word Meaning
तदर्रो
tadarv
hinoun
Meaning
A pheasant; a bird admired for its graceful, elegant walk.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, the 'tadarv' (or 'tazarv') refers to the pheasant, an avian symbol celebrated for its elegant and stately gait. In this couplet, when the morning breeze begins praising the beloved's unmatched speed and grace, the pheasants are left stunned and humbled, freezing against the garden wall in defeat.
Etymology
Persian (تدرو / تذرو - tadrav / tazarv)
Usage
In the ghazal tradition, the pheasant is frequently contrasted with the beloved's graceful gait (raftaar-o-khiraam) to establish the beloved's aesthetic superiority.
Examples
The pheasant stopped its graceful gait in shame
The garden wall witnessed the stunned pheasant
Synonyms
तज़रवकब्कतीतर
Related Words
कब्कख़िरामरफ़्तारचकोर