Word Meaning
फ़ुसूँ-गर
fusoon-gar
Meaning
An enchanter, sorcerer, or magician; bewitching, casting a magical spell.
Detailed Meaning
The compound 'fusoon-gar' denotes a sorcerer, enchanter, or one who exercises hypnotic charm. In classical ghazals, it is predominantly used as a metaphor for the beloved's captivating gaze ('chashm-e-fusoon-gar') which entrances the lover. In this couplet, it describes eyes whose bewitching magic is so powerful that even a silent mirror could gain a tongue upon their signal.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'fusoon' (spell, incantation, charm) and the agentive suffix '-gar' (doer or maker).
Usage
Commonly employed in Persianate Urdu verse to describe the seductive and spellbinding power of the beloved's eyes or gestures.
Examples
Bewitched by the gaze of the enchanter
No one escapes the spell of that sorcerer