Mehndi
मेहंदी
MEHN-dee
Mehndi (मेहंदी) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning temporary body art made by applying a paste of crushed henna leaves to the skin. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer MEHNDI (6).
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Meaning & usage
Mehndi is both the paste made from crushed henna (Lawsonia inermis) leaves and the intricate temporary tattoo it creates when applied to the skin. The dye stains the skin a rich brown-red and lasts a week or two. Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi weddings include a dedicated mehndi ceremony where the bride's hands and feet are decorated. Style traditions vary — Arabic mehndi favours bold floral lines; Indian and Pakistani designs are denser and finer.
In a sentence
Her mehndi was still dark a week after the wedding.
Mehndi as a crossword answer
Mehndi is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Temporary body art made by applying a paste of crushed henna leaves to the skin” (6)
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