Word Meaning
नौ-दमीदा
nau-damīda
hiadjective
Meaning
Newly sprouted, freshly grown, or budding; fledgling.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning newly sprouted or freshly grown, it is often applied to plants, budding facial hair, or newly grown feathers. In this couplet, it describes the fledgling wings or down ('bāl') of a young bird venturing out for the first time. It emphasizes the poignant vulnerability and inexperience of youth falling into captivity.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'nau' (new) and 'damīda' (sprouted, blown, from 'damīdan' to blow/sprout).
Usage
In classical Urdu poetry, it frequently qualifies early spring greenery or the tender first down (khatt) of the beloved's cheek.
Examples
the newly sprouted green shoots
fledgling feathers of youth
Synonyms
नवोदितताज़ा-रूनया-उगा
Related Words
दमीदासब्ज़ानौ-ख़ेज़