soorma
English
Alternative forms
- sirma
- surma
Etymology
From Hindi सुरमा (surmā) / Urdu سرما (surmā).
Noun
soorma (uncountable)
- A preparation of antimony with which Muslim men historically anointed their eyelids.
- 1867, Transactions: Volume 5, page 178:
- It is incumbent on the Mussulman that he should stain the crevices of his teeth black with the soorma […]
- 1867, Transactions: Volume 5, page 178:
References
- soorma in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
Anagrams
- masoor