Word Meaning
रू
ru
hinoun
Meaning
Face, countenance; having a face like (used in compounds).
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu poetics, 'ru' denotes the face, countenance, or aspect. It frequently appears as the second element in compound epithets to depict the physical beauty of the beloved, such as 'sham'-ru' (candle-faced) or 'mah-ru' (moon-faced). In this couplet, it combines with 'sham'' to describe candle-faced beauties who are soft like wax and yield under warmth.
Etymology
Persian 'rū' (رو), meaning face, surface, or countenance.
Usage
Commonly used in ghazal poetry as a compound suffix to liken the beloved's radiant countenance to natural elements like flowers, the moon, or candles.
Examples
mah-ru (moon-faced beloved)
ru-ba-ru aana (to come face to face)
Synonyms
चेहरामुखरुख़सूरत
Related Words
शम'-रूमाह-रूगुल-रूरू-ब-रू