mehndi

/ˈmɛndi/
noun
  1. A paste made from the henna plant, used to create temporary tattoos or dye hair.
    • The artist used natural mehndi to draw intricate patterns on the bride's arms.
    • Many people use mehndi to color their hair a reddish-brown shade.
    • She applied mehndi to her hands for the wedding celebration.
  2. The art or design created using henna paste, especially for festive occasions.
    • Her mehndi featured flowers and peacocks.
    • At the festival, children lined up to get small mehndi designs on their palms.
    • The mehndi on her feet took two hours to complete.
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