Henna

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛnə/

Definitions of henna

noun a reddish-brown dye made from the leaves of a tropical plant, used for coloring the hair and skin

Example Sentences

A1 Henna is a natural dye used for temporary body art.

A2 She applied henna to her hands for a traditional ceremony.

B1 The henna design on her arm was intricate and beautiful.

B2 Many cultures around the world use henna for celebrations and rituals.

C1 The henna artist created a stunning pattern on the bride's hands.

C2 Henna has been used for centuries in various cultures for body decoration.

Examples of henna in a Sentence

formal The intricate henna designs on the bride's hands were a symbol of tradition and beauty.

informal I love getting henna tattoos at summer festivals, they always look so cool.

slang Have you seen the new henna hair dye trend? It's supposed to be all-natural and great for your hair.

figurative The henna of memories stained her heart, leaving a lasting impression of love and loss.

Grammatical Forms of henna

• past tense: hennaed
• plural: hennas
• comparative: more henna
• superlative: most henna
• present tense: hennas
• future tense: will henna
• perfect tense: have hennaed
• continuous tense: is hennaing
• singular: henna
• positive degree: henna
• infinitive: to henna
• gerund: hennaing
• participle: hennaed

Origin and Evolution of henna

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'henna' is believed to have originated from the Arabic word 'ḥinnā', which in turn may have come from a Persian word 'ḥinā'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the plant Lawsonia inermis and the dye derived from it, the word 'henna' has evolved to also denote the intricate body art created using the dye, as well as the practice of applying such designs for cultural and ceremonial purposes.