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mehndi
[ men-dee ]
noun
- the art or practice of painting elaborate patterns on the skin with henna.
- a design or designs so made.
mehndi
/ ˈmendiː /
noun
- (esp in India) the practice of painting designs on the hands, feet, etc using henna
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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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