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henna
[ hen-uh ]
noun
- an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers.
- a reddish-orange dye or cosmetic made from the leaves of this plant.
- a color midway between red-brown and orange-brown.
verb (used with object)
- to tint or dye with henna.
henna
/ ˈɛə /
noun
- a lythraceous shrub or tree, Lawsonia inermis, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers
- a reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic and industrial dye
- a reddish-brown or brown colour
verb
- tr to dye with henna
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of henna1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of henna1
Example Sentences
“All my friends were Black, and we got together and cooked Indian food and painted henna on our hands, and I never felt uncomfortable with my cultural background.”
A woman with henna tattoos prays during the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration and open air prayer service at the Pierce College stadium in Los Angeles.
Researchers used lawsone, a red-orange compound found in henna leaves that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to boost the performance of cotton.
Safer yet: Try a plant-based dye, such as henna, Goldberg said.
Visitors can get adorned with henna designs or face paint and make flower wreaths, aromatherapy oils and spice blends.
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