noun

kajal

Kajal (noun) means a dark cosmetic powder, traditionally made from soot or minerals, used to line the eyes — the South Asian equivalent of kohl. Example: “Her grandmother still made her own kajal at home using an old family recipe.”

noun

A dark cosmetic powder, traditionally made from soot or minerals, used to line the eyes — the South Asian equivalent of kohl.

"Her grandmother still made her own kajal at home using an old family recipe."

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In plain EnglishA traditional eyeliner used across South Asia and the Middle East, similar to kohl.

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What does “kajal” mean?

The word “kajal” means a dark cosmetic powder, traditionally made from soot or minerals, used to line the eyes — the South Asian equivalent of kohl. In plain terms, a traditional eyeliner used across South Asia and the Middle East, similar to kohl.

How do you use “kajal” in a sentence?

Here is “kajal” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother still made her own kajal at home using an old family recipe.”

What part of speech is “kajal”?

“Kajal” is a noun.

What is the meaning of kajal?

"kajal" (noun) means a dark cosmetic powder, traditionally made from soot or minerals, used to line the eyes — the South Asian equivalent of kohl.

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