Bindi
//bɪn.di// name, noun
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women.
"Actually… a six-figure advance? What the hell, dudes, I'm donning a sari and bindi and penning a novel called, let's see, how about Manchesterstani? My old desi m8s the rude girls of Moss Side have never before been captured in fiction. Int dat da truth, rude girls?"
- 2 The common lawn weed, Soliva sessilis, introduced to Australia from South America. Australia, countable, uncountable
- 3 Alternative form of bhindi (“okra”). India, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
- 4 Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.
- 5 A seed of this plant, having small sharp spines which stick painfully into bare feet. Australia, countable, uncountable
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- 6 Any of a number of plants of the genus Calotis which have small burrs with fine barbed awns. Australia, countable, uncountable
- 7 Any of various plants of the genus Sclerolaena. Australia, countable, uncountable
Proper Noun
- 1 A locality in the Shire of East Gippsland, eastern Victoria, Australia.
- 2 A female given name.
Example
More examples"After being sworn in Wednesday as Raigarh's mayor, Kinnar — wearing a white sari and pink lipstick, with a large red bindi decorating her forehead — was greeted by cheering supporters who placed marigold garlands around her neck, television footage showed."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Hindi बिंदी (bindī).
Etymology 2
Clipping of bindi-eye.
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