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henna Definition and Meaning in English (henna definition)

noun
Synonyms:mehndidye
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Henna definition: Henna is a reddish-brown dye prepared from the powdered leaves of the henna plant (*Lawsonia inermis*), traditionally used to color skin, hair, and fingernails, especially for ceremonial purposes.

Definitions of Henna

  1. 1noun(standard)

    Henna is a reddish-brown dye prepared from the powdered leaves of the henna plant (*Lawsonia inermis*), traditionally used to color skin, hair, and fingernails, especially for ceremonial purposes.

Example Sentences

casual

“She had beautiful henna designs applied to her hands for the festival.”

cultural

“Many brides choose to decorate their hands and feet with henna before their wedding.”

factual

“Natural henna is known for its cooling properties and temporary staining.”

Synonyms

mehndidye

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlehennaed
present participlehennaing

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Henna definition: Henna is a reddish-brown dye prepared from the powdered leaves of the henna plant (*Lawsonia inermis*), traditionally used to color skin, hair, and fingernails, especially for ceremonial purposes.
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'Henna' translates to 'henna' in English. Henna definition: Henna is a reddish-brown dye prepared from the powdered leaves of the henna plant (*Lawsonia inermis*), traditionally used to color skin, hair, and fingernails, especially for ceremonial purposes.
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