henna

noun

1. an Asian shrub or small tree, Lawsonia inermis, of the loosestrife family, having elliptic leaves and fragrant flowers.
2. a reddish-orange dye or cosmetic made from the leaves of this plant.
3. a color midway between red-brown and orange-brown.

verb (used with object), hen·naed, hen·na·ing.

4. to tint or dye with henna.

noun

1. a lythraceous shrub or tree, Lawsonia inermis, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers
2. a reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic and industrial dye
3. a reddish-brown or brown colour

verb

4. (tr) to dye with henna