Henna
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɛnə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Henna is a noun meaning (countable) A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers.
Meaning
(countable) A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers.
More Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A flower of this plant.
- (countable and uncountable) A rich reddish-brown colour.
- Of a rich reddish-brown colour.
- (transitive) To dye or tattoo with henna.
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Example Sentences
Among Arabs, it is believed that henna rubbed on the fingers, skull, and feet produces an aphrodisiac effect.
The aroma given off by flowers has an aphrodisiac effect, especially on women. This is so particularly in the case of lilies of the valley, gardenia, frangipani, and henna.
Word Forms
- hennas
- hennaing
- hennaed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dyed, tinted, dye, ge, khenna, alhenna.
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