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forehead
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, wearing bindi or tilak on the forehead is a common cultural and religious practice.
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dark brown
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South Asian culture
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Dark brown is significant in South Asian culture for mourning and traditional attire.
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font
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South Asian culture
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Font choices in South Asian culture vary and reflect cultural preferences, from ornate styles to larger sizes for emphasis.
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honour
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, family honour and reputation are highly valued and are often protected at all costs.
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arsenic
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South Asian culture
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Arsenic is a controversial element in South Asian countries due to its historical use in Ayurvedic medicine and groundwater contamination issues.
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bracelet
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South Asian culture
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Bracelets are important traditional accessories in South Asian culture, often worn for cultural or religious reasons.
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complexion
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South Asian culture
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. In South Asian culture, fair complexion is traditionally valued for beauty and status, but there is increasing acceptance of all skin tones.
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eyebrow shaping
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South Asian culture
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South Asian eyebrow shaping focuses on threading and creating a graceful curved arch for facial harmony.
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9
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moonstone
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South Asian culture
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Moonstone is considered sacred and associated with the divine feminine energy in Hindu and Buddhist traditions in South Asian culture.
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10
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ruminant alimentary canal
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South Asian culture
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The ruminant alimentary canal is crucial for the production and consumption of dairy and meat in South Asian cuisine.
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wedding cap
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South Asian culture
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The wedding cap, called a 'sehra,' is a traditional and significant accessory for grooms in South Asian wedding ceremonies.
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wizard
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, wizards are respected as wise individuals with knowledge of ancient arts and healing practices.
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calamus
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South Asian culture
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Calamus has a long history of use in traditional medicine and culinary practices in South Asian cultures, particularly in India and Bangladesh.
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eating with hands
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, eating with hands is a common and accepted practice, especially when consuming traditional dishes.
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engagement ring
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, engagement rings are sometimes not exchanged and the focus is more on the wedding ring.
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16
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festivals
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South Asian culture
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Significant South Asian cultural festivals include Diwali, Holi, and Eid.
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greeting gestures
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, traditional greeting gestures involve placing the palms together in a prayer-like gesture and bowing slightly as a sign of respect.
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hundred
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South Asian culture
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The number hundred holds significant religious and cultural symbolism in South Asian culture, such as in the use of one hundred beads in a Hindu prayer mala.
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imaginary numbers
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South Asian culture
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Imaginary numbers are considered significant in advanced mathematics and engineering in South Asian culture, especially in telecommunications and control systems.
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20
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indica
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South Asian culture
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Indica is a term used in South Asian culture to refer to a specific variety of the cannabis plant known for its medicinal and traditional uses.
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mud
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South Asian culture
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Mud is considered sacred and is commonly used in the construction of traditional homes and temples in South Asian culture.
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pachyderm
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, pachyderms, particularly elephants, are culturally and religiously significant, often featured in festivals, ceremonies, and art.
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subatomic particles
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South Asian culture
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Subatomic particles are linked to ancient texts and spiritual teachings in South Asian culture, such as the concept of 'anu' in Hinduism and Buddhism.
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taffeta
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South Asian culture
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Taffeta is commonly used in traditional South Asian clothing for special events like weddings and religious ceremonies.
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threading
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South Asian culture
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Threading is a popular hair removal method in South Asian culture, often performed by skilled professionals.
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waiting for
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South Asian culture
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In South Asian culture, waiting for others to arrive at a social gathering is considered a sign of patience and hospitality.
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winnow
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South Asian culture
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Winnowing is a traditional agricultural practice in South Asian culture used to separate grain from chaff by hand.
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