Meaning of the word henna in English

What does henna mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

henna

US /ˈhen.ə/
UK /ˈhen.ə/
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Noun

a reddish-brown dye, used especially for coloring the hair or skin, produced from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub

Example:
She decided to dye her hair with natural henna.
The bride had beautiful henna designs on her hands.

Verb

to dye or decorate with henna

Example:
She asked the artist to henna her hands for the festival.
Many women like to henna their hair for a natural reddish tint.