Shabnam
شبنم
SHAB-nahm
Dew; moisture that forms in the early morning.
Meaning & usage
Shabnam is an Urdu word meaning 'dew' or 'morning dew'. It refers to the tiny droplets of water that form on grass and leaves during the coolness of the night, often seen in the early morning. In poetry and literature, shabnam is often used symbolically to represent freshness, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life.
In a sentence
The garden was adorned with shabnam, glistening in the first light of dawn.
As seen in crosswords
Shabnam is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Dew; moisture that forms in the early morning” (7)
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