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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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 May 2025
In the past, those have included henna tattoos or the chance to write your name in a different alphabet, such as Chinese characters.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Enjoy henna tattoos, face painting, bounce houses, ice skating at the Skatium Ice Arena and much more.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 May 2025
In the past, those have included henna tattoos or the chance to write your name in a different alphabet, such as Chinese characters.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Enjoy henna tattoos, face painting, bounce houses, ice skating at the Skatium Ice Arena and much more.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for henna
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“Henna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henna. Accessed 28 May. 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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