ghilaafon(m): covers, sheaths

Description of ghilaafon: Ghilaafon is the plural form of "ghilaaf" in Urdu, referring to coverings, sheaths, or protective casings such as book covers, sword scabbards, or fabric wraps for objects. Unlike rigid containers like boxes, ghilaafon are flexible and form-fitting, allowing easy access while shielding contents. Differs from "chaddar," a simple sheet or cloth, as ghilaafon imply tailored enclosure. In Urdu poetry, ghilaafon often symbolize veiled emotions or hidden truths in ghazals.