henna

/ˈhɛnə/
noun
  1. A reddish-brown dye made from the leaves of the henna plant, used to color hair, skin, or nails, especially in temporary tattoos and traditional body art.
    • She applied henna to her hands for the wedding celebration.
    • The artist painted intricate patterns on her skin with henna.
    • Many people use henna to dye their hair a natural reddish color.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To dye or color something, especially hair or skin, with henna.
    • He learned how to henna fabric for traditional crafts.
    • She decided to henna her hair for a natural look.
    • They henna their hands every year for the festival.
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