BINDI

Etymology 1

Noun

bindi (plural bindis)

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

Synonyms: kumkum, pottu, sindoor, tika, tilak, tilakam

Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.

Etymology 2

Shortening of bindi-eye.

Noun

bindi (plural bindis)

(Australia) The common lawn weed, Soliva sessilis, introduced to Australia from South America.

(Australia) A seed of this plant, having small sharp spines which stick painfully into bare feet.

(Australia) Any of a number of plants of the genus Calotis which have small burrs with fine barbed awns.

(Australia) Any of a various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.

Source: Wiktionary



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23 April 2024

GRADUAL

(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass


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