Lawsonia: meaning, definitions and examples
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lawsonia
[ lษหหsoสniษ ]
botanical term
Lawsonia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Lythraceae. The most well-known species in this genus is Lawsonia inermis, commonly known as henna, which is used for dyeing hair and skin. This plant is notable for its medicinal properties and is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
Synonyms
Lawsonia inermis, henna.
Examples of usage
- The leaves of lawsonia inermis are used to make henna.
- Many cultures use lawsonia for body art.
- Lawsonia plants thrive in hot climates.
Translations
Translations of the word "lawsonia" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lawsonia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคธเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lawsonia
๐ฎ๐ฉ lawsonia
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะฐะฒัะพะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ lawsonia
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใผใฝใใข
๐ซ๐ท lawsonia
๐ช๐ธ lawsonia
๐น๐ท lawsonia
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ก์๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุณูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ lawsonia
๐ธ๐ฐ lawsonia
๐จ๐ณ ๅณ็ดขๅฐผไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ lawsonia
๐ฎ๐ธ lawsonia
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐััะพะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lawsonia
๐ฒ๐ฝ lawsonia
Etymology
The term 'Lawsonia' comes from the name of the genus established by the botanist and taxonomist John Lawsons, after spending time studying plants in the Caribbean and their use in local cultures. The connection to 'henna' provides insight into its historical use in ancient civilizations for cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Henna has been used for thousands of years, tracing back to ancient Egypt, where it was found in the tombs of pharaohs. The word itself retains linguistic roots from Arabic, where 'แธฅinnฤสพ' originally referred to the dye made from the lawsonia leaves. Over time, the genus name has become widely recognized in horticulture, herbal medicine, and cosmetics, reflecting both its botanical significance and cultural importance.