Word Meaning
नश्शा-ज़ार
nashsha-zaar
hinoun
Meaning
A place of intense intoxication; an intoxicating realm or garden.
Detailed Meaning
A compound formed from 'nashsha' (intoxication) and the suffix '-zaar' (a place of abundance or garden). In this couplet, it serves as a metaphor for an overwhelming realm or source of intoxicating charm and coquetry ('naaz'). It evokes the visual and emotional dizziness brought upon the lover by the beloved's captivating gaze.
Etymology
Arabic 'nash'ah' (intoxication) + Persian '-zār' (suffix denoting abundance or place).
Usage
A highly stylized compound in classical Urdu ghazal, used to personify spaces or physical traits overflowing with poetic intoxication.
Examples
the intoxicating realm of the beloved's glance
a garden steeped in the wine of youth
Synonyms
मयकदामस्ती-ज़ारख़ुमार-गाह
Related Words
नश्शागुलज़ारमय-ख़ानासबज़ा-ज़ार