alfena
nounfeminine/aɫˈfenɐ/low
al·fe·na
Definition
Natural reddish pigment obtained from the dried and ground leaves of a shrub (Lawsonia inermis), used to dye hair, skin, and fabrics; henna.
She dyed her hair with henna to get a reddish tone.
The temporary tattoo was made with henna paste.
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Common collocations
henna powderhenna paste
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-ḫinā'' (hena).