Word Meaning
हल्क़ा
halqa
hinoun, masculine
Meaning
A ring, circle, loop, or curl.
Detailed Meaning
In classical poetry, 'halqa' signifies a ring, loop, coil, or circle. In this couplet, it describes the loop or fold of the sacred thread (zunnaar) wrapping closely around the beloved's slender waist, invoking intense jealousy in the lover. Metaphorically, it frequently refers to curls of tresses, entrapments, or close gatherings.
Etymology
Arabic حَلْقَة (ḥalqa), meaning ring, circle, or loop.
Usage
Frequently deployed in ghazals to evoke the entrapping coils of the beloved's locks or an intimate circle of companions.
Examples
halqa-e-zulf (the loop or curl of hair)
halqa-e-ahbaab (the circle of friends)
Synonyms
घेरादायराछल्लाकुंडल
Related Words
हल्क़ा-ब-गोशहल्क़ा-ए-ज़ुल्फ़हल्क़ा-ए-अहबाब