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Surma-saa

सुर्मा-सा

also written: Surma-sa

Meaning

Dark as collyrium; of a deep antimony-black, said of the eye or of night.

Literally: kohl-like

Usage & notes

A surma-saa night or a surma-saa eye carries the dense, luminous black that both adorns and conceals.

Related words

Collyrium; the dark antimony powder applied to the eyes (kohl).

Black; dark; (figuratively) ill-fated.