Word Meaning
लुक्का
lukka
hinoun
Meaning
A small piece, patch, lump, or wisp (especially of cloud).
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'lukka' denotes a small piece, patch, or wisp of something. In Mir's couplet, 'lukka-e-abr' signifies a drenched, water-laden patch of cloud, serving as an exaggerated metaphor for a handkerchief saturated with tears from weeping eyes.
Etymology
Persian/Arabic root referring to a piece, lump, or fragment.
Usage
Most frequently encountered in classical Urdu poetry in the izafat compound 'lukka-e-abr' to depict weeping, tears, and moisture.
Examples
a floating wisp of rain-bearing cloud
drenched as a soaked patch of fleece
Synonyms
टुकड़ाकतरापारचाफाहा
Related Words
अब्रदीदा-ए-तररूमाल