bulbul

Thân thiện

A bulbul sings from a branch in the garden at dawn.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. nightingale spoken of in Persian poetry