thefreedictionary.com - Mehndi

Erika P. (Brazil)
Mehndi is a form of temporary skin decoration popular in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Henna paste—made from the leaves of a shrub native to these regions—is applied to the skin, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The decorated area is then wrapped to lock in body heat and create a more intense color, usually a reddish brown. Traditionally, mehndi adorns the skin of brides, and occasionally grooms, at their weddings. How long does the color last?
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  1. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
    Mehndi is a form of temporary skin decoration popular in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
  2. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    Mehndi is a form of temporary skin decoration popular in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.
  3. native
    belonging to one by birth
    Henna paste—made from the leaves of a shrub native to these regions—is applied to the skin, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
  4. region
    the extended spatial location of something
    Henna paste—made from the leaves of a shrub native to these regions—is applied to the skin, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
  5. applied
    concerned with concrete problems or data
    Henna paste—made from the leaves of a shrub native to these regions—is applied to the skin, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
  6. typically
    in a manner conforming to a type
    Henna paste—made from the leaves of a shrub native to these regions—is applied to the skin, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
  7. decorate
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
    The decorated area is then wrapped to lock in body heat and create a more intense color, usually a reddish brown.
  8. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
    The decorated area is then wrapped to lock in body heat and create a more intense color, usually a reddish brown.
  9. body
    an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass
    The decorated area is then wrapped to lock in body heat and create a more intense color, usually a reddish brown.
  10. create
    bring into existence
    The decorated area is then wrapped to lock in body heat and create a more intense color, usually a reddish brown.
  11. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
    The decorated area is then wrapped to lock in body heat and create a more intense color, usually a reddish brown.
  12. traditionally
    according to long-standing practice
    Traditionally, mehndi adorns the skin of brides, and occasionally grooms, at their weddings.
  13. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
    Traditionally, mehndi adorns the skin of brides, and occasionally grooms, at their weddings.
  14. occasionally
    now and then or here and there
    Traditionally, mehndi adorns the skin of brides, and occasionally grooms, at their weddings.
Created on Mon Jul 14 07:15:24 EDT 2014

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