Persian · noun · Nature & the Garden

Surma-e-Sulaimani

सुरमा-ए-सुलैमानी
said SUR-maa-e-su-lai-MAA-nee
also written: surma-e-sulaimani, antimony
Meaning

A fine dark mineral kohl prized for the eyes; the powdered antimony said to sharpen and beautify sight.

Literally: Solomonic collyrium