Definition

Describes something that has been colored or stained using a natural dye made from the leaves of the henna plant.

Example

She wore a beautiful dress that was hennaed with intricate designs.

Conversation

I love your hennaed hands; they look beautiful!

Thanks! I just got them done for the festival.

The designs are really intricate; how long do they last?

They usually last a couple of weeks, especially if I take care of them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hennaed → The word 'hennaed' comes from 'henna' (from Arabic 'حِنَّاء' (ḥinnāʾ), meaning a flowering plant used for dyeing) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action or state). The term 'hennaed' refers to something that has been dyed or stained with henna.

Memory Tip

Think of the plant 'henna' that is used for dyeing, and remember that 'hennaed' means something that has been dyed with henna.

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