Henna (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers.
  2. a reddish-orange dye or cosmetic made from the leaves of this plant.
  3. a color midway between red-brown and orange-brown.
verb (used with object), hen·naed, hen·na·ing.
  1. to tint or dye with henna.
noun
  1. a lythraceous shrub or tree, Lawsonia inermis, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers
  2. a reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic and industrial dye
  3. a reddish-brown or brown colour
verb
  1. to dye with henna
Henna (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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