| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. An oriental shrub (Lawsonia inermis) from which henna is obtained.[Websters]. | |
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Date "ALCANNA" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references) |
Specialty Definition: ALCANNA
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| Noah Webster | [Noun] A plant; and a powder, prepared from the leaves of the Egyptian privet, used by the Turkish females to give a golden color to the nails and hair. Infused in water it forms a yellow color; with vinegar, it forms a red. From the berries is extracted an oil, used in medicine. In Cairo, it forms an article of commerce. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
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