Egyptian privet

noun

A shrub of fragrant reddish flowers which is the source of henna, Lawsonia inermis.

Meanings

nounEgyptian privet (countable and uncountable, plural Egyptian privets)

plural Egyptian privets

  1. countableuncountableA shrub of fragrant reddish flowers which is the source of henna, Lawsonia inermis.
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