Bindi vs. Tikka

Bindinoun

The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of married Hindu women.

Tikkanoun

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

Bindinoun

Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.

Bindinoun

(Australia) The common lawn weed, Soliva sessilis, introduced to Australia from South America.

Bindinoun

(Australia) A seed of this plant, having small sharp spines which stick painfully into bare feet.

Bindinoun

(Australia) Any of a number of plants of the genus Calotis which have small burrs with fine barbed awns.

Bindinoun

(Australia) Any of a various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.