A regional Indian term for henna (Lawsonia inermis), specifically as used in Assam and parts of northeast India. Henna is applied to hands and feet for decorative purposes at weddings and festivals. The word is used in Assamese and related regional languages.
The bride's hands were covered in intricate jetuka patterns for the wedding ceremony.
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(India) Henna (), as used in Assam.
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