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Meaning of kumkum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈkʊmkʊm/

Definitions

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

uncountable

Examples

“A maid passed her the gold thali with a lamp and kumkum and turmeric powder in it.”
“Saubhagya Devi sent Alak Kishori to fetch kumkum.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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