/hen"euh/ , n. , v. , hennaed, hennaing .
n.
1. an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers.
2. a reddish-orange dye or cosmetic made from the leaves of this plant.
3. a color midway between red-brown and orange-brown.
v.t.
4. to tint or dye with henna.
[ 1590-1600; hinna' ]