English Explanatory Dictionary

dots, not feathers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Expresses that a person described as "Indian" is from the country of India, as opposed to being of Native American (American Indian) background.

Word forms

dots, not feathers

Etymology

From the stereotypes that people from India wear the Hindu bindi (dot) on their forehead, while Native Americans wear feathered headpieces.

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