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mehndi.

A henna plant (Lawsonia inermis).

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɛndi/
  1. A henna plant (Lawsonia inermis).

    South-Asia · countable
  2. The preparation of this plant used for dyeing.

    South-Asia · uncountable
  3. A temporary skin decoration made with henna.

    South-Asia · uncountable
  4. The practice of applying such decoration, typically as part of a bride or groom's preparations for a wedding.

    South-Asia · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Hindustani मेहंदी (mehandī) / مہندی (mihandī), from Sanskrit मेन्धिका (mendhikā). First attested in the 19th century.

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