mehndi

Definitions


[ˈmɛndi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the art or practice of applying temporary henna tattoos, especially as part of a bride or groom's preparations for a wedding
(e.g: mehndi is a part of Eid festivities)


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Origin:
early 19th century (originally denoting the henna plant): Hindi, from Sanskrit mendhikā ‘henna plant’




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