1. a reddish-brown dye made from the leaves of the henna plant, used to create temporary decorative patterns on the skin, especially hands and feet.
Usage: Also called henna.; Common in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African cultures.; Often applied for weddings, festivals, and celebrations.
2. a decorative pattern or design created on the skin using mehndi dye.
Usage: Often refers to the intricate designs themselves rather than the dye.
3. a celebration or gathering, especially a pre-wedding event in South Asian cultures, where mehndi is applied to guests.
Usage: Primarily used in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi wedding traditions.

Examples

• She had beautiful mehndi applied to her hands before the wedding.
• The mehndi artist created intricate patterns on her palms and feet.
• At the mehndi celebration, all the female guests received henna designs.
• The reddish-brown mehndi stain lasted for several weeks.
• Traditional mehndi designs often include flowers, vines, and geometric shapes.
• She attended a mehndi party to celebrate her friend's upcoming marriage.