Urdu Dictionary

Urdu · noun · Nation, Faith & Society

Morchhal

मोरछल

said MOR-chhal

also written: morchhal, morchal, mor-chhal

Meaning

A peacock-feather fan or fly-whisk waved over a king or shrine as a mark of honour.

Literally: Peacock-whisk.

See it in the verse

Morchhal in Iqbal’s couplets

Safina-e-barg-e-gul bana lega qafila mor-e-na-tawan ka
Hazar maujon ki ho kashakash magar ye dariya se par hoga

The caravan of feeble ants will make a boat of a rose petal; though a thousand waves clash against it, this boat will cross the river.

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Related words

Chatr

The royal parasol or canopy held over a king's head; a classic emblem of sovereignty.

Chowri

A yak-tail or fly-whisk waved over royalty and idols as an emblem of sovereignty and reverence.

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