"sindoor" meaning in All languages combined

See sindoor on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Sanskrit सिन्दूर (sindūra, “red lead”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|सिन्दूर||red lead}} Sanskrit सिन्दूर (sindūra, “red lead”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sindoor (uncountable)
  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. Wikipedia link: sindoor Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cosmetics, Marriage Synonyms: sindhur, sindhuram, sindooram

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