Meaning
A red powder, made from saffron or turmeric, used ceremonially by Hindu women to make various markings on the body, especially the tilak.
Etymology
Origin: Sanskrit
From Hindi कुमकुम (kumkum) from Sanskrit कुङ्कुम (kuṅkuma).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023.