bottu

noun

bot·​tu
ˈbä(ˌ)tü
plural -s
India
: an ornamental or sectarian mark (such as a dot on the forehead)

Word History

Etymology

Kanarese-Telugu boṭṭu

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“Bottu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottu. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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