Simdura, Siṃdūra, Siṃdura: 2 definitions

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Simdura means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Alternative spellings of this word include Sindur.

Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

[«previous next»] — Simdura in Hindi glossary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Siṃdūra (सिंदूर) [Also spelled sindur]:—(nm) vermilion; symbol of an Indian woman’s happy state of enjoying coverture (husband’s protection); ~[dāna] a case for storing vermilion; putting vermilion mark on the head of a bride for the first time (at the time of wedding); —[ujaḍanā/luṭanā] (said in respect of a woman) to lose coverture, to be deprived of husband’s protection; husband to pass away.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Siṃdura (सिंदुर):—[=सिँदुर] n. vermilion; lead powder;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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