కుంకుమ

See also: కాకము

Telugu

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit कुङ्कुम (kuṅkuma).

Cognates

Compare Kannada ಕುಂಕುಮ (kuṅkuma), Malayalam കുങ്കുമം (kuṅkumaṁ), Tamil குங்குமம் (kuṅkumam).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kuŋkuma/

Noun

కుంకుమ • (kuṅkuma) ? (plural కుంకుమలు)

  1. a fragrant cosmetic or rouge, composed of turmeric, alum and lime juice

References

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