henna

Meanings

• Noun

  A natural dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, used chiefly in South Asia for staining the skin, especially for temporary body art.

  - "She applied henna to her hands for a traditional Indian wedding ceremony."
  - "The intricate henna designs on their bodies were a symbol of their love."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with henna
tanna , hanna , manna

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Variants

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henna , hennas , hennaed , hennaing

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Etymology

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Henna is derived from the Arabic word 'henna' or 'hinna', which means 'the red thing'. It has been used for centuries in various cultures for body art and dyeing.

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Trivia

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1. Henna is derived from the leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant.

2. Henna was used in ancient Egypt for both body art and mummification.

3. Henna is often used as a natural remedy for hair conditioning and dyeing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mehndi: Mehndi is a term used in South Asia to refer to the art of applying henna to the skin. It is often used interchangeably with the term 'henna'.

2. Temporary Tattoos: Henna is a type of temporary tattoo that is applied to the skin using a paste made from the henna plant. The design lasts for several days to a week.

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Culture

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Henna has been used for centuries in various cultures, particularly in South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa, for body art and temporary tattooing. It is often used during special occasions such as weddings, religious festivals, and rites of passage. Henna is also used in literature, art, and music to symbolize love, beauty, and fertility.

How to Memorize "henna"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman applying henna paste to her hands using a small cone. Visualize the intricate designs that are created as the paste dries and the stain develops.
   - Think about the color red and the intricate patterns that are associated with henna body art.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color red with henna and the intricate designs with traditional art.
   - Think about the cultural significance of henna in various parts of the world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym HENNA to remember the meaning: Henna = Natural Dye for Skin Art.
   - Think of the word 'henna' as a synonym for 'temporary tattoo'.

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