Word Meaning
लब-आवुर्दगाँ
lab-āvardagāñ
hinoun, plural
Meaning
Those who bring words to their lips; speakers or utterers of lament.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian plural compound formed from 'lab' (lip) and 'āvardagān' (those who have brought). In classical verse, it signifies those who articulate unspoken pain or vocalize their thoughts. Within the given couplet, it refers to the afflicted speakers and poets whose inner grief finds expression upon their lips.
Etymology
Persian: compound of 'lab' (lip) and 'āvardagān' (plural past participle of 'āvardan', to bring).
Usage
A highly Persianized literary construction used in classical ghazal to evoke lovers or poets voicing deep-seated sorrow.
Examples
The lament brought to the lips by the utterers.
The plight of those who bring grief to their lips.
Synonyms
गोयंदगाँसुख़न-तराशफ़रियादी
Related Words
लबआवुर्दासुख़न-वरनालः-कश