bulbul
Definition
- Noun:
- A songbird often mentioned in Persian poetry: A "bulbul" is a type of bird, typically a nightingale or a similar songbird, celebrated for its beautiful song in Persian and Middle Eastern literature and poetry.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The poet compared his beloved's voice to the sweet song of the bulbul.
- In the garden, the melody of the bulbul filled the evening air.
Advanced Usage
- Literary Symbol: In poetry, the "bulbul" is frequently used as a symbol of the passionate lover, often pining for the rose (a symbol of the beloved).
- The bulbul's lament for the rose is a classic motif in Sufi poetry.
Variants and Related Words
- Nightingale: A small European songbird known for its powerful and beautiful song, often used interchangeably with "bulbul" in translated poetry.
- Songbird: A general term for birds known for their musical vocalizations.
Synonyms
- Songbird
- Nightingale (in poetic contexts)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- The bulbul and the rose: A common poetic pairing symbolizing the lover and the beloved.
- Their love story was like that of the bulbul and the rose, full of beauty and longing.
Noun
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nightingale spoken of in Persian poetry
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