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1 Urdu couplets and shers with hinaa

hinaa(m): henna

Description of hinaa: Hinaa is the Urdu word for henna, a natural dye derived from the leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant, traditionally used to create intricate temporary tattoos on skin, particularly for celebrations. Unlike chemical dyes, hinaa penetrates the upper skin layers using lawsone pigment for a reddish-brown stain lasting - weeks. Differs from hair dyes by primarily adorning hands, feet, and nails in cultural rituals. In Urdu poetry, hinaa symbolizes beauty

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khushbu-e-hinaa kehnanarmi-e-saba kehna

jo zakhm mile tum ko

phoolon ki qabaa kehna

call it the fragrance of henna

call it a gentle breeze

whatever wound you get in life

call it a robe of roses

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khushbu (f) (11)

fragrance

hinaa (m) (1)

henna

narmi (f) (2)

gentle, soft, softness

saba (m) (5)

breeze, zephyr

zakhm (m) (16)

wound, injury

phoolon (m) (5)

flowers

qabaa (m) (1)

robe, garment

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