Word Meaning
शकर-ख़ंद
shakar-khand
Meaning
Sweet-smiling, delightfully cheerful, or having a charming, sugary smile.
Detailed Meaning
Literally meaning 'sugar-smiling', this Persian compound denotes a delightful, sweet, and enchanting smile. In the given couplet, it represents the innate, sweet joy of a blooming flower bud that remains untouched by sorrow. Classical poets frequently employ it as an epithet for the beloved's lips or captivating, subtle smile.
Etymology
Persian compound formed from 'shakar' (sugar) and 'khand' (present stem of 'khandīdan', to smile or laugh).
Usage
Commonly applied in classical ghazals to evoke the irresistible charm of a smiling beloved or the opening petals of a fresh bud.
Examples
That sweet-smiling glance stole my peace away.
The garden bloomed with the flower's sugar-sweet smile.