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`ishq (inf. n. of عشق 'to love passionately'), s.m. Love, excessive love, passion (for, -kā):—`ishq-allāh, 'Love of God,' a form of salutation used (instead of salām) by faqīrs, and by wrestlers when they meet in the arena:—`ishq-bāz, adj. & s.m. Amorous;—a gallant; a rake:—`ishq-bāzī, s.f. Amorous toying, love-making, gallantry, amour:—`ishqpećā, s.m. A species of ivy that bears red flowers;—American jasmine, Ipomæa quamoclit, or Q. vulgaris:—`ishq-pesha, adj. & s.m. Amorous;—one practised in love, a lover:—`ishq hai, An exclamation of praise; excellent! well done! bravo!
Origin: Arabic