bindi

noun6

1. •
   The “holy dot” traditionally worn on the forehead of Hindu women.
2. •
   Makeup or jewellery worn in imitation of such a dot.
3. •
   (Australia) The common lawn weed, Soliva sessilis, introduced to Australia from South America.
4. •
   (Australia) Any of a number of plants of the genus Calotis which have small burrs with fine barbed awns.
5. •
   (Australia) Any of various plants of the genus Sclerolaena.
6. •
   (Australia) A seed of this plant, having small sharp spines which stick painfully into bare feet.