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henna - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'henna' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Henna [ 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.
- The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them.

Meaning of 'henna' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . henna [ v]
Meaning (1):
- apply henna to one's hair
Example in sentence:
  • She hennas her hair every month