1
: a reddish-brown dye that is used especially on hair and in temporary tattoos and is obtained from the leaves of an Old World tropical shrub or small tree
2
: the Old World tropical shrub or small tree (Lawsonia inermis) of the loosestrife family that yields henna dye and has small opposite leaves and clusters of fragrant usually white flowers
hennaed; hennaing; hennas
: to dye with henna
a woman with hennaed hair
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Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
As a sentimental touch, the bride recreated her mother’s wedding day henna design on her hands and feet.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
Beneath it, her natural hair had also been treated with care, dyed with henna and juniper.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
Her natural hair had been dyed with juniper and henna.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Families can shop local through our Vendor Village, choose from more than 14 food trucks each day, sip on craft brews and local wine and children have face painting, henna, glitter tattoos, slime-making and yoga classes.
—Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
As a sentimental touch, the bride recreated her mother’s wedding day henna design on her hands and feet.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
Beneath it, her natural hair had also been treated with care, dyed with henna and juniper.
—New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
Her natural hair had been dyed with juniper and henna.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Henna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henna. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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henna
1 of 2 noun
hen·na
ˈhen-ə 
: a reddish brown dye obtained from the leaves of an Old World tropical shrub and used especially on hair
henna
2 of 2 verb
hennaed
ˈhen-əd
; hennaing
: to dye or tint with henna
Medical Definition
henna
noun
hen·na
ˈhen-ə
1
: an Old World tropical shrub or small tree (Lawsonia inermis) of the loosestrife family (Lythraceae) with clusters of fragrant white flowers
2
: a reddish brown dye obtained from the leaves of the henna plant and used especially on hair and in temporary tattoos
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