Kumkum vs. Bindi

Kumkumnoun

A red powder, made from saffron or turmeric, used ceremonially by Hindu women to make various markings on the body, especially the tilak.

Bindinoun

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

Bindinoun

Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.

Bindinoun

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

Bindinoun

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

Bindinoun

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

Bindinoun

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