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henné

henna

noun eh-NEH Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Origin: from Arabic 'hinnā', via medieval Latin

Usage Note

Henné refers both to the plant and to the reddish-brown dye made from it, used for body art and hair coloring. In French culture it is widely associated with North African and South Asian traditions; tatouage au henné is common at festivals and markets.

Examples

"Elle s'est fait un tatouage au henné."

Natural Translation

She got a henna tattoo.

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