Word Meaning
मोम
mom
hinoun
Meaning
Wax; a soft, fusible substance that melts under heat.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetics, 'mom' denotes softness, impressionability, and susceptibility to melting under heat or passion. In this couplet, it describes the candle-faced beloved whose seemingly aloof persona yields and melts upon intimate, warm contact. Metaphorically, it often signifies a heart that softens easily with love or grief.
Etymology
Derived from Persian 'موم' (mūm), meaning beeswax or wax.
Usage
In classical ghazal, 'mom' is commonly contrasted with 'sang' (stone) to depict an affectionate or yielding heart as opposed to a callous one.
Examples
A fragile heart that is made of wax
Even stone turns to wax before a sincere sigh
Synonyms
मधुमोमशमा-ए-ख़ाम
Related Words
शमापिघलनाहरारतमोमबत्ती