Word Meaning
संजाब
sanjāb
hinoun
Meaning
Grey squirrel fur; a soft luxury fur worn for warmth.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'sanjāb' denotes the soft, grey fur of the squirrel used to line expensive robes and winter attire. In this couplet, it appears alongside 'qāqum' (ermine) to symbolize extreme worldly comfort and wealth in contrast to the destitute lover. It emphasizes how fleeting physical luxury is, as time passes equally for the rich and the naked.
Etymology
Persian (سنجاب - sanjāb), denoting the grey squirrel and its prized pelt.
Usage
Conventionally paired with 'qāqum' in classical ghazal poetry to epitomize elite luxury in contrast with ascetic austerity.
Examples
The vanity of wearing ermine and squirrel fur
Indifferent to the chill without robe or sanjab
Synonyms
समूरख़ज़फर
Related Words
क़ाक़ुमसमूरपोस्तीनख़ज़