kolam

/ˈkoʊləm/
noun
  1. A traditional South Indian decorative design made on the ground, usually with rice flour, colored powders, or flower petals, often drawn at the entrance of homes.
    • Every morning, my grandmother draws a fresh kolam at the front door.
    • The kolam patterns at the festival were intricate and colorful.
    • She learned to make a kolam using rice flour and natural dyes.
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