alhenna
|al-hen-na|
B2
/ælˈhɛnə/
henna dye
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alhenna' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'ḥinnā', where 'ḥinnā' meant 'henna plant'.
Historical Evolution
'ḥinnā' transformed into the medieval Latin word 'alhenna', and eventually became the modern English word 'alhenna'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'henna plant', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a variant spelling of 'henna', a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis, used for coloring hair, skin, and fabrics.
She used alhenna to dye her hair a rich auburn color.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/21 03:06