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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mehndi¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mehndi¹

C20: from Hindi

Example Sentences

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

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