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bindi.

The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/bɪn.di/
  1. The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women.

  2. Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Hindi बिंदी (bindī).

noun
  1. The common lawn weed, Soliva sessilis, introduced to Australia from South America.

    Australia · countable · uncountable
  2. A seed of this plant, having small sharp spines which stick painfully into bare feet.

    Australia · countable · uncountable
  3. Any of a number of plants of the genus Calotis which have small burrs with fine barbed awns.

    Australia · countable · uncountable
  4. Any of various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.

    Australia · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Clipping of bindi-eye.

noun
  1. Alternative form of bhindi (“okra”).

    India · alt-of · alternative · countable · uncountable
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