Lexicon:Modern/chennei
| chennei | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈxeneɪ/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Middle hennē |
chennei — a plant dye paste applied to the skin or hair in patterns.
Notes
Eldershore practice, spread north through trade. Worn for festivals, for weddings, and by anyone who likes it, and it fades over some weeks.