Word Meaning
नौ-गुल
nau-gul
hinoun
Meaning
A newly blossomed flower; a fresh, youthful beloved.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning a newly opened flower or fresh rose, it is an affectionate poetic metaphor for a youthful beloved whose charm is just beginning to flourish. In Persian and Urdu aesthetics, the image evokes tender freshness and grace. In this couplet, it describes the delicate beloved blooming with intoxication as if kissed by spring.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'nau' (new, young) + 'gul' (rose, flower).
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry to praise the prime, tender beauty of a blooming beloved.
Examples
The garden glows with the charm of the fresh blossom.
That young rose swayed gracefully in the morning breeze.
Synonyms
गुल-ए-नौख़ेज़ताज़ा-गुलनौ-निहाल
Related Words
गुलशनबहारशगुफ़्ताग़ुंचा