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Sher

शेर
SHER

Sher (शेर) is a Urdu-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a couplet form in Urdu poetry, often expressing a complete thought. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer SHER (4).

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Meaning & usage

A 'sher' is a couplet, typically in Urdu poetry, that conveys a complete idea or emotion. It is a fundamental unit of a ghazal, a poetic form consisting of rhyming couplets and a refrain. Each sher stands alone in its meaning, allowing poets to express profound thoughts succinctly.

In a sentence

The poet recited a beautiful sher that left the audience in awe.

Sher as a crossword answer

Sher is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A couplet form in Urdu poetry, often expressing a complete thought” (4)

Category: Arts Origin: Urdu Script: Hindi

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