# mehndi

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #87,548

## Definitions
1. A henna plant (Lawsonia inermis).
2. The preparation of this plant used for dyeing.
3. A temporary skin decoration made with henna.
4. The practice of applying such decoration, typically as part of a bride or groom's preparations for a wedding.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Hindustani मेहंदी (mehandī) / مہندی (mihandī), from Sanskrit मेन्धिका (mendhikā). First attested in the 19th century.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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