Meaning Of The Word Henna

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henna
uncountable noun: Henna is a reddish-brown dye that is made from the leaves of a shrub. It is used especially for colouring hair or skin.

henna in American English
an Old World plant (Lawsonia inermis) of the loosestrife family, with minute, white or red flowers having the fragrance of roses
reddish-brown
to tint with henna
noun: an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers
transitive verb: to tint or dye with henna

henna in British English
noun: a lythraceous shrub or tree, Lawsonia inermis, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers
verb: to dye with henna

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