henna

/hɛnə/ · noun

Meaning

A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers
A reddish plant substance, prepared from the dried leaves of this plant, used for temporary tattoos and hair coloring. Hair colorings range from bright red to earth brown to near black.
A rich reddish-brown colour.
To dye or tattoo with henna.
Of a rich reddish-brown colour.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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