henna
noun/ˈhɛnə/
Frequency rank: #15,150 most common English word
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the henna plant, used to create temporary designs on skin or to color hair.
Example sentence
She decorated her hands with henna patterns before the wedding ceremony.
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