c. 1600, "dye or cosmetic from the henna plant," from Arabic hinna, name for the small thorny tree (Egyptian Privet, Lawsonia inermis), the leaves of which are used to make the reddish dye; said to be of Persian origin. Related: Hennaed (1860).
实用例句
1. Brides'hands are painted with beautiful patterns in henna.
新娘的手被指甲花染上漂亮的图案.
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2. After a half a month, henna has grown a foot higher.
过了半个月, 指甲花长得有一尺高了.
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3. Finaly, the future development countermeasure of passenger transportation of Henna is analyzed.
