surma
/ˈsʊəmɑː/noun
उच्चारण सुअर्मा
सुरमा
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a black powder used to darken the edges of the eyes, as decoration and in traditional belief to cool the eyes
सुरमा
- The old man applied surma to his eyes before prayers.
- A small box of surma is sold in the market.
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Notes
Do not confuse surma (eye powder) and kajal (a soot-based eye paste).
Surma (आँखों का पाउडर) और kajal (कालिख से बनी आँखों की पेस्ट) को आपस में न मिलाएँ।