mehndi
mehndi · mehndis
A henna plantA henna plant (Lawsonia inermis).
/ˈmɛndi/
Meaning
4 senses(South Asia, countable)A henna plant (Lawsonia inermis).
(South Asia, uncountable)The preparation of this plant used for dyeing.
(South Asia, uncountable)A temporary skin decoration made with henna.
(South Asia, uncountable)The practice of applying such decoration, typically as part of a bride or groom's preparations for a wedding.
Origin
Borrowed from Hindustani मेहंदी (mehandī) / مہندی (mihandī), from Sanskrit मेन्धिका (mendhBorrowed from Hindustani मेहंदी (mehandī) / مہندی (mihandī), from Sanskrit मेन्धिका (mendhikā). First attested in the 19th century.
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Forms
plural: mehndisSynonyms
2 synonymshenna tattoomehendi
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable