In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
hennas
plural of henna
hennas
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of henna
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Source: Wiktionary
Hen"na, n. Etym: [Ar. hinna alcanna (Lawsonia inermis or alba). Cf. Alcanna, Alkanet, Orchanet.]
1. (Bot.)
Definition: A thorny tree or shrub of the genus Lawsonia (L. 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 hails and fingers, the manes of horses, etc.
2. (Com.)
Definition: The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 April 2024
(verb) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; “The fugue typifies Bach’s style of composition”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.