Kajal
काजल
Derived from the Sanskrit कज्जल (kajjala), referring to the darkened eye cosmetic used across South Asian cultures for centuries.
Meaning and origin
Kajal draws from Sanskrit denoting the cosmetic practice of applying dark kohl to the eyes, a custom deeply woven through South Asian cultures for centuries.
How to pronounce Kajal
| Hindi | kuh-JAHL /kəˈdʒɑːl/ |
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