lawsonia alba

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lawsonia alba - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Henna \Hen"na\, n. [Ar. hinn[=a] alcanna (Lawsonia inermis
     syn. Lawsonia alba). Cf. Alcanna, Alkanet, Orchanet.]
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     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.
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     2. (Com.) The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or
        dyestuff made from them.
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