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khoob-ruuyon(m): pretty faces

Description of khoob-ruuyon: Khoob-ruuyon is a plural Urdu term meaning "pretty faces" or "beautiful people," derived from khoob and ruuyon . Unlike singular forms like khoob-ru, it refers collectively to attractive individuals in poetic contexts. Differs from husn , as it emphasizes facial allure over general charm. In literature, Hasrat Mohani's ghazal laments enduring friendships with khoob-ruuyon, while Ghalib playfully urges admiring them.

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chaahte hain khoob-ruuyon ko ‘asad’

aap ki soorat to

dekha chaahiye

for pretty faces

you are so keen, 'asad'

you should take a look

at your face once

Mirza Ghalib (63)

soorat (f) (5)

face, in the form of

khoob-ruuyon (m) (1)

pretty faces

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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