Sinhala Dictionary definitions for henna
henna 🔊 /hɛˈnʌ/
henna : නියපොතු රතු කිරීමට යොදන ද්රව්යයක්
henna definition
Noun.
- A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (L. alba). The fragrant white blossoms are used by the Buddhists in religious ceremonies. The powdered leaves furnish a red coloring matter used in the East to stain the hails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc.
- The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them.