henna

Definitions


[ˈhɛnə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to colour the hair and decorate the body

- the Old World shrub that produces henna, with small pink, red, or white flowers


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Arabic ḥinnā'


[ˈhɛnə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- dye (hair) with henna
(e.g: Renee hennaed my hair the night before the interview)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Arabic ḥinnā'




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