Word Meaning
मिंक़ार
minqār
hinoun
Meaning
A bird's beak or bill.
Detailed Meaning
Literally denotes the beak or bill of a bird. In classical poetry, it represents the vocal instrument of the metaphorical songbird (the lover or poet). In this couplet, 'minqār zer-e-par' (beak under wing) signifies hiding one's head in grief and lapsing into weary silence.
Etymology
Arabic, derived from the triconsonantal root ن-ق-ر (n-q-r), meaning to peck or strike.
Usage
Commonly invoked in ghazals to evoke the image of a captive or grief-stricken songbird whose song has ceased.
Examples
The nightingale tucked its beak under its wing in silence.
A drop of red fell from the wounded bird's beak.
Synonyms
चोंचनोक
Related Words
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