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Meaning of "mehndi" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MEHNDI

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MEHNDI

mehndi  [ˈmendiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MEHNDI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mehndi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MEHNDI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mehndi

Mehndi

Mehndi or Henna is a paste that is bought in a cone shaped tube and is made into designs for men and women. It is also derived from the Sanskrit word mendhikā. The use of mehndi and turmeric is described in the earliest Hindu Vedic ritual books. It was originally used for only women's palms and never for men, but as time progressed, it is more natural for men to wear it. Haldi as well as mehndi are Vedic customs, intended to be a symbolic representation of the outer and the inner sun. Vedic customs are centered around the idea of "awakening the inner light." Traditional Indian designs are of representations of the sun on the palm, which, in this context, is intended to represent the hands and feet. Mehndi is the local variant of henna designs in the Indian sub-continent. Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Sri Lankan women use mehndi for festive occasions, such as weddings, religious events and traditional ceremonies. For over five thousand years, henna has served as a symbol of good luck, health and sensuality in the Arab world. The plant has been associated with positive vibes and provides a link to an ancient age full of good and bad spirits, Baraka and Jnoun.

Definition of mehndi in the English dictionary

The definition of mehndi in the dictionary is the practice of painting designs on the hands, feet, etc using henna.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MEHNDI


ABD
ˌeɪbiːˈdiː
BDD
ˌbiːdiːˈdiː
budi
ˈbʊdiː
CRD
ˌsiːɑːˈdiː
dee
diː
dispondee
daɪˈspɒndiː
DTD
ˌdiːtiːˈdiː
Dundee
dʌnˈdiː
FDD
ˌɛfdiːˈdiː
fundi
ˈfʊndiː
GED
ˌdʒiːiːˈdiː
glissandi
ɡlɪˈsændiː
R&D
ˌɑːrənˈdiː
Sadi
sɑːˈdiː
scherzandi
skɛəˈtsændiː
secondi
seˈkɒndiː
soldi
ˈsɒldiː
spondee
ˈspɒndiː
tondi
ˈtɒndiː
VFD
ˌviːɛfˈdiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MEHNDI

megillah
megilloth
megilp
megohm
megrim
megrims
meh
Mehemet Ali
Mehta
meibomian cyst
meibomian gland
Meiji
meikle
Meilhac
meinie
meiny
meiocyte
meiofauna
meiofaunal

WORDS THAT END LIKE MEHNDI

barramundi
bhindi
bindi
Bondi
Burundi
effendi
Gassendi
Hindi
jaborandi
Kirundi
locus standi
mandi
modus operandi
modus vivendi
Rawalpindi
Ruanda-Urundi
salmagundi
Sekondi
Ulundi
Urundi

Synonyms and antonyms of mehndi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mehndi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MEHNDI

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The translations of mehndi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mehndi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

莫海蒂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mehndi
570 millions of speakers

English

mehndi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेहंदी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

موقع قران
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Менди
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mehndi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Mehndi
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mehndi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mehndi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mehndi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一時的な刺青
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멘디
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mehndi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mehndi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெஹந்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेहंदी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mehndi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mehndi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mehndi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Менді
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Mehndi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

mehndi
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Mehndi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mehndi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mehndi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mehndi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MEHNDI»

The term «mehndi» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.133 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MEHNDI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mehndi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MEHNDI»

Discover the use of mehndi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mehndi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mehndi: The Timeless Art of Henna Painting
Mehndi, the ancient art of painting on the skin with henna, beautifies the body, rejuvenates the spirit, and celebrates the joys of creativity and self-expression.
Loretta Roome, 2014
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Mehndi: The Art of Henna Body Painting
Introduces the art of henna body painting, with instructions on how to make a mendhi paste, how to apply designs, and information on equipment needed and the history of the plant's usage
Carine Fabius, 1998
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Traditional Mehndi Designs: A Treasury of Henna Body Art
Contains over five hundred traditional Indian henna designs, a brief history of the ancient art of henna body painting, and information on how to apply the designs. Original.
Dorine Van Den Beukel, 2000
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Mehndi Designs CD-ROM and Book
Artists, designers, collagists, and crafters will find these charming, traditional designs immensely useful. The collection also offers browsers an exciting glimpse into the rich store of Eastern ornamental art.
Marty Noble, 2005
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Mehndi Designs: Traditional Henna Body Art
Scores of lovely designs, adapted from authentic images used in the ancient art of henna body painting, incorporate scores of lovely patterns.
‎2004
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Tears of Mehndi
A courageous and timely novel, "Tears of Mehndi" explores the rich, complex and often heartbreaking lives of a tight-knit community in Vancouver's Little India.
Raminder Sidhu, 2012
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Mehndi Tattoo Flash CD-ROM and Book
This compilation features over 120 intricate designs that can add exotic elements to print and web projects and serve as inspiration for both permanent and temporary tattooing.
Alan Weller, 2011
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The art of Mehndi
Describes the origin of the henna decorations known as mehndi, and provides instructions on preparing henna paste and painting one's hands and feet.
Jane Glicksman, Renee Trachtenberg, 2000
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Creative Haven Mehndi Designs Coloring Book: Traditional ...
Derived from the ancient art of henna body painting, 31 striking patterns of exotic birds and butterflies, hypnotic paisley prints, and flowers galore offer an exciting array of coloring challenges.
Marty Noble, Creative Haven, 2013
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The colour of Mehndi: a novel
Nazli Akram seemed to have it all - a husband, two beautiful sons and a picturesque house in the suburbs of Arizona.
Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MEHNDI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mehndi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Abuse of powers: Family fears policeman booked for throwing acid …
R's fiancé, Zeeshan Umar alias Ali, threw acid on her as she was making her way to the market to apply mehndi on chand raat. She was ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
2
"Black Henna" Tattoos May Put You at Risk
Henna body art – sometimes also known as mehndi – is still used today around the world to decorate the skin in cultural festivals and ... «SYS-CON Media, Jul 15»
3
Los tatuajes de "henna negra" pueden ponerlo en peligro
El arte de decoración corporal realizado con tinta henna –a menudo también conocido como "mehndi"– todavía se usa hoy en día alrededor ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
4
US Consulate's female staff learns to apply mehendi on Eid
Mehndi is an important part of Eid festivities and ladies of the US Consulate General Karachi adapted to the tradition with great enthusiasm. «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Royal Bling: Photos Of This 'Underestimated' Indian Embroidery Will …
Gota kinari is very appropriate for mehndi/ sangeet and haldi ceremonies -- it complements the colourful, playfullness of the occasion very well. «Huffington Post India, Jul 15»
6
Different stories with every season
“You see, for Americans, India's only about the bindi, mehndi and saris. Come on, we are much more than just that. I was very adamant that if I ... «Daily News & Analysis, Jul 15»
7
The black henna warning
Mehndi has been a part of the sub-continental culture for centuries; a timeless custom symbolising joy and celebration. In our part of the world, ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Eid Day Staples
Mehndi application is the important part of Choti eid in fact every woman or girl adhere to it obediently. It will add colour to the festival if you ... «SAMAA TV, Jul 15»
9
New York now rocks during Eid
On Chand raat (the night before Eid), ladies assemble at the mosque to put on pretty mehndi/ henna designs on their hands. Children and ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
10
Rush came to dargah to offer Eid namaz
There was enthusiasm among girls, who crafted mehndi on hands and wore new clothes on the occasion. Heavy purchasing was seen in Nala ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Mehndi [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mehndi>. Apr 2024 ».
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