English Explanatory Dictionary

rastik

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blend of henna and various other ingredients, traditionally used to dye the hair.

Word forms

rastik rastiks

Etymology

From Turkish rastık, from Ottoman Turkish راستق (rastık), itself from Persian راسخت (râsoxt). Apparently ultimately from Persian for "burnt copper"; see Arabic رُوسَخْتَج (rūsaḵtaj) for more.

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