Persian · noun · Love & Longing

Namak

नमक

said na-mak

Meaning

Salt; figuratively the piquant charm or savour of a beautiful face.

Literally: salt

Usage & notes

Namak is the metaphorical salt that gives beauty its relish; a face has namak when it captivates by spirit and savour, not by features alone.

Related words

A piquant, savoury charm of beauty; the captivating grace of a dark or striking complexion.

Beauty, comeliness, especially the beauty of the beloved.

Playfulness, sauciness, coquettish liveliness.