"sindoor" meaning in English

See sindoor in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

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
    Sense id: en-sindoor-en-noun-B6K34mzj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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