Word Meaning
मुश्कबू
mushk-bū
hiadjective
Meaning
Fragrant like musk; having the intoxicating scent of musk.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian compound adjective meaning smelling like musk. In classical Urdu poetry, it usually describes the beloved's dark tresses or the breeze that has brushed through them. In this couplet, the speaker deduces that the beloved must have unfastened their hair because the passing breeze carries the distinct scent of musk.
Etymology
Persian compound of 'mushk' (musk) + 'bū' (scent/smell).
Usage
Frequently deployed in Urdu ghazals to praise the fragrant, dark hair of the beloved or the breeze carrying that scent.
Examples
The morning breeze was musky with the aroma of your hair.
A musky fragrance filled the courtyard at dusk.
Synonyms
ख़ुशबूदारसुगंधितअंबरबारमुअत्तर
Related Words
मुश्कमुश्कबारमुअत्तरख़ुशबू