damga
- A mark or stamp used to indicate authenticity or ownership, often used in the context of a seal or emblem. nounThe artisan placed his damga on the pottery to signify its origin.Each piece of jewelry bore the damga of the master craftsman.
- A metaphorical mark or stigma that affects a person's reputation or character. nounThe scandal left a damga on his career that he struggled to overcome.Despite his achievements, the damga of his past mistakes lingered.