Word Meaning
दुर
dur
hinoun
Meaning
A pearl, gem, or jewel.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian verse, 'dur' denotes a genuine pearl, frequently used as an exalted metaphor for tears shed in grief or for brilliant poetic words. In this couplet, it appears in the construct 'dur-e-shahwar' (a royal, lustrous pearl), against which the lover measures and exalts the worth of his heartfelt tears.
Etymology
Arabic 'durr' (دُرّ), adopted into Persian and Urdu poetry.
Usage
Commonly invoked in the ghazal tradition as a metaphor for weeping lovers' tears or finely crafted verses.
Examples
dur-e-nāyāb (a rare, precious pearl)
chashm-e-dur-rez (eyes shedding tears like pearls)
Synonyms
मोतीगौहरमुक्तामुरवारीद
Related Words
दुर-ए-शहवारदुर-ए-यकतासदफ़आबदार