Persian · noun · Poetry, Speech & Art
Mazmun-Aafrini
मज़मून-आफ़रीनी
said maz-MOON-aaf-ree-NEE
also written: Mazmun Afrini,Mazmoon Afreeni
Meaning
Theme-creation — the invention of fresh subjects and conceits for verse, prized alongside maani-aafrini.
Literally: creation of theme
Related words
ARABIC
Mazmun
The theme, subject or conceit of a verse — the idea a poet sets out to express and adorn.
PERSIAN
Maani-Aafrini
Meaning-creation — the poetic gift of producing fresh, original and subtle ideas rather than repeating familiar conceits.
PERSIAN
Khayal-Bandi
The crafting of intricate, imaginative conceits and fanciful ideas in verse — a hallmark of the 'Indian style' of Persian poetry.