Word Meaning
धुआँ
dhuaan
hinoun (masculine)
Meaning
smoke; fumes rising from an extinguished flame or fire.
Detailed Meaning
Literally referring to smoke, in classical Urdu poetry 'dhuaan' frequently symbolizes the lingering trace of consumed passion, deep grief, or devastation. In this verse, the black smoke rising from the extinguished candle is imagined as the flame of love dressing in black garments to mourn the lover's death.
Etymology
From Sanskrit धूम (dhūma) via Prakrit to Hindustani dhuaan.
Usage
Commonly paired with the motif of 'soz-e-dil' (burning heart) to manifest hidden anguish and mourning in classical ghazals.
Examples
smoke rising from the burnt heart
only smoke remained of the nest
Synonyms
दूदधूम्रधूम
Related Words
आगशो'लाराखसियह-पोश