Thesaurus: henna

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1. n. A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (L. alba). The fragrant white blossoms are used by the Buddhists in religious ceremonies. The powdered leaves furnish a red coloring matter used in the East to stain the hails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc.
2. n. The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them.
3. n. a reddish brown dye used especially on hair
4. v. apply henna to one's hair
5. 1. (Bot.) A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (L. alba). The fragrant white blossoms are used by the Buddhists in religious ceremonies. The powdered leaves furnish a red coloring matter used in the East to stain the hails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc. 2. (Com.) The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them.
6. A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (L. alba). Thefragrant white blossoms are used by the Buddhists in religiousceremonies. The powdered leaves furnish a red coloring matter used inthe East to stain the hails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc.
7. n:100 n. a reddish brown dye used especially on hair v. apply henna to one's hair