bindi

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi बिंदी (bindī).

Example Sentences

• "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?"