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henna in Persian

حنا hanâ

/hɛnə/

henna in Persian: حنا (hanâ). In English, henna means a shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers.

Persian words for henna

shrub
حنا hanâ
dye
حنا hanâ

English meaning of henna

  1. noun A shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers.
  2. noun A flower of this plant.
  3. noun A reddish plant substance, prepared from the dried leaves of this plant, used for temporary tattoos and hair coloring. Hair colorings range from bright red to earth brown to near black.
  4. noun A rich reddish-brown colour.

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Questions about henna in Persian

What is the meaning of henna in Persian?
Henna in Persian is حنا (hanâ).
معنی henna چیست؟
Henna: حنا (hanâ).
What does henna mean in English?
Henna means a shrub, Lawsonia inermis, having fragrant reddish flowers.

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