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Jigar

जिगर
ji-GAR

A term of endearment meaning 'heart' or 'liver'.

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Meaning & usage

In Hindi and Urdu, 'Jigar' literally means 'liver', but it is often used metaphorically to refer to the heart, symbolizing courage, affection, or deep emotion. It is commonly used as a term of endearment, similar to calling someone 'dear' or 'darling'.

In a sentence

She called him her jigar, showing how much he meant to her.

As seen in crosswords

Jigar is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A term of endearment meaning 'heart' or 'liver'” (5)

Category: General Origin: Hindi Script: Hindi

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