Word Meaning
बाल
baal
hinoun
Meaning
Wing or feather of a bird.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu and Persian poetry, 'baal' denotes a wing or pinion. In this couplet, it is used in the context of 'tah-e-baal' (under the wing) and 'be-baal-o-pari' (winglessness), symbolizing helplessness, grief, and the inability to fly or enjoy the spring season due to captivity or broken spirit.
Etymology
Persian (بال / bāl, meaning wing or feather).
Usage
Frequently paired with 'par' as the compound 'bāl-o-par' to denote the means of flight, ambition, or freedom.
Examples
tah-e-baal baithna
baal-o-par ka tootna
Synonyms
परपंखडैनाबाज़ू
Related Words
परबाल-ओ-परपरवाज़तह-ए-बाल