henna
/ˈhɛnə/
noun
- 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
- 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.