Word Meaning
लाला-अज़ाराँ
laala-ezaaraan
hinoun
Meaning
Tulip-cheeked beloveds; beauties possessing radiant, rosy cheeks.
Detailed Meaning
A poetic compound in plural form denoting beloveds whose cheeks are as red and fresh as tulips. In this couplet, it refers to the alluring beauties whose love inflames the lover's soul and causes agonizing suffering, blending tears with blood. Classical poets frequently compare the delicate flush of the beloved's face to the wild tulip.
Etymology
Persian 'lālah' (tulip) + Arabic ''idhār' (cheek) + Persian plural suffix '-ān'.
Usage
Commonly used in classical ghazals to epitomize captivating yet aloof beloveds whose beauty causes exquisite anguish to the lover.
Examples
the assembly of tulip-cheeked beauties
longing for the tulip-faced ones
Synonyms
गुल-रुख़्साराँमाहरूयाँपरी-चेहरा
Related Words
लालाइज़ाररुख़्सारइश्क़