henna
an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers.
a reddish-orange dye or cosmetic made from the leaves of this plant.
a color midway between red-brown and orange-brown.
to tint or dye with henna.
Origin of henna
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How to use henna in a sentence
Lois hooted as she tapped a cigarette end against her hennaed thumb-nail.
The Prairie Child | Arthur StringerAnd presently, on the roof adjoining ours, appeared the slim dancing-boys with white caftans and hennaed feet.
In Morocco | Edith WhartonI'm certainly glad I kidded that old widow into thinking she's puhfectly stunning with her hair hennaed.
The Lookout Man | B. M. Bower
British Dictionary definitions for henna
/ (ˈhɛnə) /
a lythraceous shrub or tree, Lawsonia inermis, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers
a reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic and industrial dye
a reddish-brown or brown colour
(tr) to dye with henna
Origin of henna
1- Archaic name (for senses 1, 2): camphire
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