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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Pooja Shah, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
While one side of the frame shows Pia racing to meet her mother at the bank, conveying her struggle as a hapless klutz, the other half displays a henna ceremony interstitial, elegantly establishing the beauty of tradition and community.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Information sessions, traditional cuisine, henna, calligraphy and festive decor will be offered at the center.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Best henna hair colors to use Koestline suggests shopping for henna products that list lawsonia inermis (pure henna) as its main ingredient.
—Chloé Toscano, Allure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Pia wore a contemporary fusion piece for the mehendi function (henna night) which consisted of a structured corset top matched with a traditional lehenga skirt.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
While one side of the frame shows Pia racing to meet her mother at the bank, conveying her struggle as a hapless klutz, the other half displays a henna ceremony interstitial, elegantly establishing the beauty of tradition and community.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Information sessions, traditional cuisine, henna, calligraphy and festive decor will be offered at the center.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Best henna hair colors to use Koestline suggests shopping for henna products that list lawsonia inermis (pure henna) as its main ingredient.
—Chloé Toscano, Allure, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Henna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henna. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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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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