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sindoor.

A traditional red or orange cosmetic powder from India, usually worn by Hindu women along the parting of the hair as a sign of marriage.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A traditional red or orange cosmetic powder from India, usually worn by Hindu women along the parting of the hair as a sign of marriage.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Sanskrit सिन्दूर (sindūra, “red lead”).

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