Word Meaning
नाके
nāqe
hinoun
Meaning
She-camel, especially Layla's camel in love poetry.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'nāqa' refers to a she-camel, particularly the mount carrying Layla's litter through the desert. In this couplet, it represents the beloved's mount, urged to snap its reins and hasten toward Majnun, who lies waiting motionless on the path like a footprint.
Etymology
Arabic 'nāqah' (نَاقَة), denoting a female camel.
Usage
Commonly invoked in the Layla-Majnun allegorical motif to represent the beloved's departing litter or desert journey.
Examples
The reins of Layla's she-camel
The camel bells in the desolate desert
Synonyms
नाक़ाऊँटनीसाँडनी
Related Words
ज़माममहमिलसार्बाँमजनूँ