Word Meaning
मुँह
munh
hinoun
Meaning
Face, countenance, visage, or mouth.
Detailed Meaning
In Urdu poetry, 'munh' predominantly refers to the face or countenance, displaying emotional or physical states. In this couplet, it represents the lover's sickly face, which momentarily blooms with radiance upon seeing the beloved. This fleeting brightness deceptively makes the beloved believe the lover has recovered.
Etymology
Sanskrit मुख (mukha) through Prakrit मुह (muha) to Hindustani मुँह / منہ.
Usage
Commonly features in ghazals within idioms expressing shame, turning away, or bearing involuntary signs of passionate love.
Examples
A glow appeared upon the face.
Turning the face away in indifference.
Synonyms
रुख़चेहरासूरतमुख
Related Words
चेहरादीदाररंगतमुखड़ा