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.”
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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."
How to use kajal
Learner’s notesIn 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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