Word Meaning
मह-रुख़ों
mah-rukhon
hinoun (plural oblique)
Meaning
Moon-faced beauties or radiant beloveds.
Detailed Meaning
In classical Urdu poetry, 'mah-rukh' describes a beloved with a face as radiant and alluring as the full moon. In this plural oblique form, it refers collectively to such fair beloveds. In the couplet, the poet learns painting specifically as a clever pretext to gaze upon and meet these charming figures.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'mah' (moon) and 'rukh' (face or cheek), with the Hindustani plural oblique suffix '-oñ'.
Usage
A common epithet in the ghazal tradition used to compliment the dazzling countenance of the beloved.
Examples
longing for the attention of moon-faced beauties
a gathering graced by radiant darlings
Synonyms
माह-रूक़मर-चेहराहसीनोंदिलबरों
Related Words
मह-रुख़रुख़्सारमाहताबमुसव्वरी