Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Henna

//hɛnə// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a rich reddish-brown colour. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers. countable
  2. 2
    a reddish brown dye used especially on hair wordnet
  3. 3
    A flower of this plant. countable, uncountable

    "The aroma given off by flowers has an aphrodisiac effect, especially on women. This is so particularly in the case of lilies of the valley, gardenia, frangipani, and henna."

  4. 4
    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. countable, uncountable

    "Among Arabs, it is believed that henna rubbed on the fingers, skull, and feet produces an aphrodisiac effect."

  5. 5
    A rich reddish-brown colour. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To dye or tattoo with henna. transitive
  2. 2
    apply henna to one's hair wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Arabic حِنَّاء (ḥinnāʔ), the name of the tree used to make the dye, probably from Middle Persian [script needed] (*hannāy-, “to smear, anoint”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Arabic حِنَّاء (ḥinnāʔ), the name of the tree used to make the dye, probably from Middle Persian [script needed] (*hannāy-, “to smear, anoint”).

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Arabic حِنَّاء (ḥinnāʔ), the name of the tree used to make the dye, probably from Middle Persian [script needed] (*hannāy-, “to smear, anoint”).

See also for "henna"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: henna