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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Henna \Hen"na\, n. [Ar. hinn[=a] alcanna ({Lawsonia inermis or alba}). Cf {Alcanna}, {Alkanet}, {Orchanet}.] 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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: henna n : a reddish brown dye used especially on hair v : apply henna to one's hair; "She hennas her hair every month"
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