henna (redirected from hennaing)

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

Noun

a reddish dye, obtained from a shrub or tree of Asia and N Africa which is used to colour hair

Verb

to dye (the hair) with henna [Arabic hinnā']

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 [ˈhɛnə] n → alheña

henna [ˈhɛnə] n → henné m

henna [ˈhɛnə] n → Henna nt

henna [ˈhɛnə] n → henna