alkenna
|al-ken-na|
C1
/ælˈkɛnə/
henna plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkenna' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'al-ḥinnā', where 'al-' is the definite article and 'ḥinnā' meant 'henna'.
Historical Evolution
'al-ḥinnā' transformed into the Spanish word 'alheña', and eventually became the modern English word 'alkenna'.
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 plant, also known as henna, used for dyeing hair and skin.
She used alkenna to dye her hair a rich auburn color.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 09:06