bindi

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

   Bindi

   би́ндиbíndi

2. Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.

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

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

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

6. (Australia, countable, uncountable)Any of various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.

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