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ə noun
1.
an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers.
2.
a reddish-orange dye or cosmetic made from the leaves of this plant.
3.
a color midway between red-brown and orange-brown.
verb (used with object)
4.
to tint or dye with henna.
Origin:
1590–1600; < Arabic hinnā'
1590–1600; < Arabic hinnā'
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| —n | |
| 1. | a lythraceous shrub or tree, Lawsonia inermis, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers |
| 2. | a reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic and industrial dye |
| 3. | a reddish-brown or brown colour |
| —vb | |
| 4. | (tr) to dye with henna |
| [C16: from Arabic hinnā'; see | |
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Word Origin & History
henna
1600, from Arabic hinna, name for the small thorny tree (Egyptian Privet, Lawsonia inermis), the leaves of which are used to make the reddish dye; said to be of Persian origin.
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Example sentences
Even natural products, such as henna dye, can cause an allergic reaction.
The bride's hands and feet may be decorated with intricate henna designs.
But the piecemeal efforts to revive ancient trades in frankincense, henna and hides do not begin to make up for livestock.
Weir's medium is mehndi, an ancient art of temporary lacework tattoos done with herbal henna.
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