Persian · noun · Love & Longing

Khaal-e-Hindu

ख़ाल-ए-हिंदू
said khaal-e-hin-doo
Meaning

The dark Hindu mole; the black beauty-spot on the fair cheek.

Literally: the Hindu (dark) mole

Usage & notes

The black mole on the bright face, called the khaal-e-hindu for its darkness, is the single dark point that, like a devotee, attends and sets off the radiance of the cheek.