सिंदूरदान

Hindi

noun
Definitions
  • (Hinduism) the application of vermilion on a newlywed woman's face

Etymology

Compound from Hindi सिंदूर + Hindi दान (giving, receptacle, donation, knowing).

Origin

Hindi

दान

Gloss

giving, receptacle, donation, knowing

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