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mehndi

[ men-dee ]

noun

  1. the art or practice of painting elaborate patterns on the skin with henna.
  2. a design or designs so made.

mehndi

/ ˈmendiː /

noun

  1. (esp in India) the practice of painting designs on the hands, feet, etc using henna
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mehndi1

First recorded in 1995–2000; from Hindi, from Sanskrit mendhī “henna plant”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mehndi1

C20: from Hindi
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Example Sentences

The name of the Mahdeles is said to be derived from the mehndi or henna plant.

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