HENNA


Meaning of HENNA in English

/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' ]

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