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Definition of Henna

1. Noun. A reddish brown dye used especially on hair.

2. Verb. Apply henna to one's hair. "They henna their hair "; "She hennas her hair every month"

Definition of Henna

1. 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 nails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc.

Definition of Henna

1. to dye with a reddish coloring [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Henna

1. 1. 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 colouring matter used in the East to stain the hails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc. 2. The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them. Origin: Ar. Hinna alcanna (Lawsonia inermis or alba). Cf. Alcanna, Alkanet, Orchanet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Henna

Henle's fissures Henle's glands Henle's layer Henle's loop Henle's membrane Henle's nervous layer Henle's reaction Henle's sheath Henle's spine Henle's tubules

Henle's warts henley henleys henlike henna (current term) henna (current term) hennaed hennaing hennas Hennebert's sign

henned henner henneries henners hennery hennier hennies henniest hennin henning

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