Persian · noun · The Heart & the Body

Khanda

ख़ंदा

also written: Khanda

Meaning

A laugh; laughter, a smile.

Usage & notes

The laugh, as in the flower's smile (gul ka khanda), figures bloom and mirth; Iqbal draws on the classical association of laughter with the opening of the rose.

Related words

ARABIC

Tabassum

A smile; a gentle, soft smile.

URDU

Muskuraahat

A smile; the act of smiling.

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