1. a red or orange powder, typically made from turmeric and other ingredients, used in Hindu and other South Asian religious rituals and as a cosmetic mark on the forehead.
Usage: Also spelled 'kumkuma' or 'kum kum'.; From Sanskrit and Hindi origin.; Commonly used in South Asian cultures.

Examples

• She applied kumkum to her forehead before entering the temple.
• The bride wore kumkum as part of her wedding ceremony.
• Kumkum is traditionally made from turmeric, sandalwood, and other natural ingredients.
• During the festival, women decorated their foreheads with kumkum.
• The red kumkum mark is a significant symbol in Hindu culture.