bindi Meaning & Definition
/bɪn.di/
What Does Bindi Mean?
Bindi is used as a noun meaning The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women. It is also used to mean Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.
Bindi: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɪn.di// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | kumkum, pottu and sindoor |
| Plural | bindis |
Bindi Definition (Noun)
- The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women.
- Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.
Noun
- The common lawn weed, Soliva sessilis, introduced to Australia from South America.
- A seed of this plant, having small sharp spines which stick painfully into bare feet.
- Any of a number of plants of the genus Calotis which have small burrs with fine barbed awns.
- Any of various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.
Noun
- Alternative form of bhindi (“okra”).
Noun
- The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of married Hindu women.
Noun
- Any of a various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.
Synonyms of Bindi
Bindi synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bindi
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bindi in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
bindi (plural bindis)
bindi (countable and uncountable, plural bindis)
Words That Rhyme With Bindi
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Origin of Bindi
Origin 1: Borrowed from Hindi बिंदी (bindī).
Origin 2: Clipping of bindi-eye.
How Do You Say Bindi?
You say bindi as //bɪn.di//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Bindi
What part of speech is bindi?
Bindi is a noun.
What is another word for bindi?
Words with a similar meaning to bindi include kumkum, pottu and sindoor. See the full list of bindi synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bindi?
The plural of bindi is bindis.