Word Meaning
पीले
peele
hiadjective
Meaning
Yellow (masculine plural or oblique form).
Detailed Meaning
In this couplet by Iqbal, 'peele' denotes the yellow-colored attire of the desert flowers, personified as ranks of fairies. Repeated as 'peele peele', the reduplication emphasizes intensity, variety, and vibrant profusion of color. It captures the natural splendor of wild desert blooms appearing in colorful robes.
Etymology
Sanskrit 'पीत' (pīta) via Prakrit 'पील' (pīla).
Usage
In Urdu poetry, 'peela' or 'zard' often signifies autumn, paleness of love-sickness, or, as here in reduplication, vibrant natural coloring.
Examples
Peele patte shaakh se girte rahe.
Peele peele phoolon se damaan bhar gaya.
Synonyms
ज़र्दपीतबसंती
Related Words
पीलापीलापननीलेऊदे