Word Meaning
निगारीं
nigārīñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Henna-adorned, painted, embellished, or beautiful like an artwork.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'nigārīñ' describes something embellished, painted, or decorated with henna. In this couplet, it qualifies 'dast' (hand), referencing the beloved's henna-dyed hands that grace rivals rather than the devoted lover.
Etymology
Persian: from 'nigār' (picture, painting, ornament) + suffix '-īn' (forming adjectives of resemblance or material).
Usage
Frequently paired in izafat with 'dast' (dast-e-nigārīñ) to depict the beloved's traditional henna-stained hands.
Examples
The touch of the henna-adorned hand brought both pain and joy.
Her embellished palms showed patterns of exquisite beauty.
Synonyms
रंगीनमुनक़्क़शमुज़य्यन
Related Words
निगारनिगार-ख़ानादस्त-ए-निगारीं