Word Meaning
रमीदा
ramīda
hiadjective
Meaning
Startled, frightened, shy, or runaway (especially of an animal or lover).
Detailed Meaning
In classical Persian and Urdu poetry, 'ramīda' describes an animal (especially a gazelle) or a beloved that is startled, timid, and quick to flee. In this couplet, it evokes the skittish and fleeting demeanor of the beloved, who briefly passes over the lover's dust like a frightened deer before bounding away.
Etymology
Persian, past participle of the verb 'ramīdan' (رمیدن), meaning to take fright, shy away, or flee.
Usage
Frequently paired with 'ग़ज़ाल' (gazelle) or 'दिल' (heart) in classical ghazals to symbolize elusive beauty, timidity, or wild despair.
Examples
a startled gazelle fleeing into the desert
the anxiety of a frightened heart
Synonyms
बिदका हुआभड़का हुआवहशत-ज़दाख़ौफ़ज़दा
Related Words
रमीदनरमीदगीग़ज़ाल-ए-रमीदा