caste mark

(in India) a mark, usually on the forehead, symbolizing and identifying caste membership.

a distinctive trait, associated with a group or class and marking a person as a member.

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What does “clement” mean?

First recorded in 1900–05

"They say the caste-mark in his forehead is a real diamond," remarked the Barrister.
The Pointing Man|Marjorie Douie
This is their caste-mark, the ark of their covenant, their reason for being what they are.
Letters of Travel (1892-1913)|Rudyard Kipling
On top of his head was an oblong of bare-shaven skull—some caste-mark apparently.
Cupid in Africa|P. C. Wren
Leaning forward, she took his head in her hands and kissed him between his eyebrows where the caste-mark should be.
Far to Seek|Maud Diver

It smote the offender between the eyebrows, leaving a caste-mark of warm ash to attest the accuracy of his aim.
Far to Seek|Maud Diver