Word Meaning
मह
mah
hinoun
Meaning
The moon; poetic contraction of 'maah'.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and classical Urdu poetry, 'mah' is a metrical contraction of 'maah', signifying the moon. In this couplet, it represents the celestial moon whose natural spot cannot rival the wine stain inside the luminous goblet. It is frequently employed to denote luminescence, celestial perfection, or the beloved's radiant countenance.
Etymology
Persian (ماه / mâh).
Usage
Commonly chosen over 'maah' to fit poetic meter, frequently appearing in compounds such as 'mah-e-nau' or 'mah-ru'.
Examples
mah-e-nau kaa tasavvur
mah-e-kaamil kii shab
Synonyms
चाँदक़मरहिलालबद्र
Related Words
माहमाहताबमह-रूमह-वश