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henna

 

[ หˆhษ›nษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant dye

Henna is a dye that is obtained from the leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant. It has been used for thousands of years to color hair, skin, and fabrics. Henna is most commonly known for its use in body art, particularly in the form of temporary tattoos, which are created by applying a paste made from the powdered leaves of the plant. The dye works by staining the outer layer of the skin, creating intricate designs that can last from one to three weeks. It is also used in various cultural and religious ceremonies in many parts of the world.

Synonyms

lawsonia, mehndi

Examples of usage

  • She applied henna to her hands for the wedding.
  • The henna design on her arm was beautifully intricate.
  • He loves to dye his hair with henna for a natural color.

Translations

Translations of the word "henna" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น henna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคนเค‚เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Henna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ henna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ henna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hennรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ henna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ค๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ henna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ henna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‡็”ฒ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ henna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ henna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hennษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ henna

Etymology

The word 'henna' is derived from the Arabic word 'แธฅinna', which refers to the small flowering plant Lawsonia inermis. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was used for body art and to dye hair and nails. The practice spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and eventually to India and other parts of Asia, where it became an integral part of cultural celebrations and rituals, particularly weddings. The technique of applying henna for decorative body art is known as mehndi, and has been practiced in South Asia for centuries. The symbolism associated with henna varies across cultures, often representing joy, prosperity, or the blessing of love. Over the years, henna has gained popularity worldwide, both in traditional and modern contexts, becoming a beloved form of self-expression and artistry.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,936 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.