henna

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/hɛnə/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

verb

To dye or tattoo with henna.

adjective

Of a rich reddish-brown colour.

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Synonyms

dyed tinted dye ge henna tree khenna henna-tree alhenna camphire alcanna egyptian privet mignonette indian hawthorn marrubium hashish behen

Associated

raita tattoos ppd stain zee hausa dyes eid groom bride tattoo

Rhymes

burnt sienna antenna modena bene raw sienna scena dish antenna n a dipole antenna bladder senna

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