Henna

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /hÉ›nÉ™/
• Rhymes: -É›nÉ™

Origin

From Arabic حِنّاء, the name of the tree used to make the dye, probably from Persian.

Full definition of henna

Noun

1. A shrub, , having fragrant reddish flowers
2. A reddish plant substance, prepared from the dried leaves of this plant, used for temporary tattoos and hair coloring. Hair colorings range from bright red to earth brown to near black.
3. A rich reddish-brown colour.

Adjective

1. Of a rich reddish-brown colour.

Anagrams

• Henan