henna (redirected from Lawsonia alba)

hen·na  (hn)

n.

1.

a. A tree or shrub (Lawsonia inermis) of the Middle East, having fragrant white or reddish flowers.

b. A reddish-orange dyestuff prepared from the dried and ground leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic dye and for coloring leather and fabrics.

2. A moderate or strong reddish brown to strong brown.

tr.v. hen·naed, hen·na·ing, hen·nas

To dye (hair, for example) with henna.

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[Arabic inn'; akin to ana'a, to become green.]

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henna adj.

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henna [ˈhɛnə]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a lythraceous shrub or tree, Lawsonia inermis, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers

2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) a reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic and industrial dye

3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours) a reddish-brown or brown colour

vb

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) (tr) to dye with henna Archaic name (for senses 1, 2) camphire

[from Arabic hinnā'; see alkanet]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	henna - a reddish brown dye used especially on hair hair coloring, hair dye - a dye or tint for the hair
Verb	1.	henna - apply henna to one's hair; "She hennas her hair every month" tinct, tint, tinge, touch - color lightly; "her greying hair was tinged blond"; "the leaves were tinged red in November"

Translations

henna [ˈhenə] N → alheña f

henna [ˈhɛnə]

n → henné m

modif [shampoo, wax, powder] → au henné; [art, tattoo, pattern] → au henné

vt [+ hair, hands] → mettre du henné sur

henna

n → Henna f

vt → mit Henna färben

henna [ˈhɛnə] n → henna