Etymology

tilak

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Today it means: A mark or symbol worn on the forehead by Hindus, ornamentally or as an indication of status. Full definition →

Hindi तिलक ← Sanskrit तिलक
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tilak · noun1

  1. Sanskrit · derived fromतिलक
  2. Hindi · borrowed fromतिलक
  3. English todaytilak

From Hindi तिलक (tilak), from Sanskrit तिलक (tilaka).

Tilak · proper noun2

  1. Sanskrit · borrowed fromतिलक
  2. English todayTilak

Borrowed from Sanskrit तिलक (tilaka).

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