Sher
शेर
SHER
A couplet form in Urdu poetry, often expressing a complete thought.
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.
As seen in crosswords
Sher is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A couplet form in Urdu poetry, often expressing a complete thought” (4)
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