Word Meaning
फ़रेब-ख़ुर्दा
fareb-khurda
hiadjective
Meaning
Deceived, duped, or misled by an illusion.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning one who has suffered deception, it denotes a person or group misled by false allure. In this verse, it characterizes the caravan as being duped by the perceived peace of reaching the destination, whereas true vitality lies in continuous pursuit and motion.
Etymology
Persian compound of fareb (deception, trickery) and khurda (eaten, suffered, from khurdan).
Usage
Often employed in classical Urdu poetry to portray lovers, seekers, or travelers who have fallen victim to false hopes or earthly illusions.
Examples
Deceived by false hopes of union.
The gullible traveler was misled by a mirage.
Synonyms
ठगा हुआधोखा-खायागुमराह
Related Words
फ़रेबख़ुर्दादग़ासरब