Word Meaning
सर-अंगुश्त
sar-angusht
hinoun
Meaning
Fingertip; the tip of a finger.
Detailed Meaning
It refers to the fingertip or the extremity of the finger, an area celebrated in classical aesthetics when dyed red with henna. In the provided couplet, the hennaed fingertip of the beloved is visualised as a luminous candle flame, prompting the budding flower to consume itself in envy like a moth.
Etymology
Persian compound formed of 'sar' (head, tip, extremity) and 'angusht' (finger).
Usage
In classical Urdu ghazals, it is frequently combined as 'sar-angusht-e-hinaai' to evoke the radiant, candle-like beauty of hennaed hands.
Examples
The redness of the hennaed fingertip
A subtle touch from the beloved's fingertip
Synonyms
पोराउँगली का सिराअंगुल्यग्र
Related Words
अंगुश्तहिनानाख़ुनदस्त