"soorma" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hindi सुरमा (surmā) / Urdu سرمہ (surmā), from Classical Persian سرمه (surma). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|सुरमा}} Hindi सुरमा (surmā), {{bor|en|ur|سرمہ|tr=surmā}} Urdu سرمہ (surmā), {{der|en|fa-cls|سرمه|tr=surma}} Classical Persian سرمه (surma) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} soorma (uncountable)
  1. A preparation of antimony with which Muslim men historically anointed their eyelids. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Cosmetics Synonyms: sirma, sulmah, surma

Alternative forms

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