'Lawsonia alba' definitions:
Definition of 'Lawsonia alba'
From: GCIDE
- Henna \Hen"na\, n. [Ar. hinn[=a] alcanna (Lawsonia inermis syn. Lawsonia alba). Cf. Alcanna, Alkanet, Orchanet.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. (Bot.) A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (Lawsonia alba). The fragrant white blossoms are used by the Buddhists in religious ceremonies. The powdered leaves furnish a red coloring matter used in the East to stain the nails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Com.) The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Lawsonia alba'
From: GCIDE
- Henna \Hen"na\, n. [Ar. hinn[=a] alcanna (Lawsonia inermis syn. Lawsonia alba). Cf. Alcanna, Alkanet, Orchanet.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. (Bot.) A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (Lawsonia alba). The fragrant white blossoms are used by the Buddhists in religious ceremonies. The powdered leaves furnish a red coloring matter used in the East to stain the nails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Com.) The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them. [1913 Webster]