Word Meaning
शाना-साँ
Shāna-sāñ
hiadjective
Meaning
Like a comb; resembling or in the manner of a comb.
Detailed Meaning
A Persian-derived compound meaning 'comb-like' or 'resembling a comb', formed from 'shāna' (comb) and the comparative suffix '-sāñ'. In this couplet, it describes the scattered hair acting like the multiple teeth of a comb, where every single strand becomes a separate tongue pleading for the pen of meaning.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'shāna' (comb) and the suffix of likeness '-sāñ' (resembling, like).
Usage
In classical ghazal imagery, it is employed as a sophisticated simile connecting the parting or structure of locks to expressive speech and desire.
Examples
parted hair arranged like a comb
standing distinct and parallel like a comb
Synonyms
शाना-वारशाना-मिसालकंघी-नुमा
Related Words
शानाज़ुल्फ़मू-ब-ज़बाँख़ामा