Persian · noun · Love & Longing

Angusht

अंगुश्त

said an-gusht

also written: Angushtaan

Meaning

A finger.

Usage & notes

Angusht is the Persian word for finger; the delicate, ringed, or henna-dyed finger that figures in the toilette of the beloved's hand.

Related words

Fingers (plural of ungli).

Henna; the plant and the red dye made from it.

The hand with fingers spread; the claw or grip.