Word Meaning
बिना-गोश
bina-gosh
Meaning
The lobe of the ear; the area below or behind the ear.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'bina-gosh' (historically bana-gosh or bun-e-gosh) denotes the earlobe or the delicate area of the cheek immediately adjoining the ear. In the given couplet, the memory of the beloved's earlobe or ear pendant inspires a weeping lover whose single fallen tear resembles an exquisite solitary pearl. The term is traditionally celebrated in romantic portraiture for its soft contours and proximity to cascading curls and earrings.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'bun' (base, root) + 'gosh' (ear), literally meaning the root or base of the ear.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry within 'sarapa' descriptions to depict the beloved's earlobe and its proximity to jewels and tresses.
Examples
The radiant gleam of the bina-gosh illuminated the morning.
A single pearl dropped from the delicate bina-gosh.