Henna

['henə] or ['hɛnə]

Definition

(noun.) a reddish brown dye used especially on hair.

(verb.) apply henna to one's hair; 'She hennas her hair every month'.

Typist: Melba--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (L. alba). The fragrant white blossoms are used by the Buddhists in religious ceremonies. The powdered leaves furnish a red coloring matter used in the East to stain the hails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc.

(n.) The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them.

Typist: Maxine

Definition

n. a small Oriental shrub of the loosestrife family with fragrant white flowers: a pigment made from the shrub for dyeing the nails and hair.

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