Definition of Bennet

1. Noun. Avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers.

Exact synonyms: Geum Virginianum, White Avens
Generic synonyms: Avens

2. Noun. North American white-flowered avens.
Exact synonyms: Geum Canadense, White Avens
Generic synonyms: Avens

Definition of Bennet

1. n. The common yellow-flowered avens of Europe (Geum urbanum); herb bennet. The name is sometimes given to other plants, as the hemlock, valerian, etc.

Definition of Bennet

1. Proper noun. (surname from=given names dot=), a less common spelling of Bennett. ¹

2. Proper noun. ( male given name) , in modern use often transferred back from the surname. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bennet

1. a perennial herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bennet

1. The common yellow-flowered avens of Europe (Geum urbanum); herb bennet. The name is sometimes given to other plants, as the hemlock, valerian, etc. Origin: F. Benoite, fr. L. Benedicta, fem. Of benedictus. (06 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bennet

benitiers
benitoite
benitoites
benj
benjaminite
benjamins
benjes
benk
benks
benleonardite
benmost
benmoxin
benne
benne oil
bennes
bennet (current term)
bennets
bennett fracture
benni
bennie
bennies
bennis
benniseed
benomyl
benomyls
benorth
benote
benothing
benow
benoxaprofen

Literary usage of Bennet

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Dictionary of National Biography by Sidney Lee (1908)
"1611, shows that ' bennet was highly respected by Sir Thomas ! himself and by the university authorities, j Bodley says that he has conferred about new ..."

2. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1892)
"Mrs bennet, accompanied by her two youngest girls, reached Netherfield soon ... Had she found Jane in any apparent danger, Mrs bennet would have been very ..."

3. Collections by Massachusetts Historical Society (1879)
"But John and Sarah bennet had Jonathan, born May 14,1701 ; and John and ... Very possibly these are grandchildren of Samuel bennet, of Lynn and Chelsea. ..."

4. A Complete Collection of State Trials and Proceedings for High Treason and ...by Thomas Bayly Howell, William Cobbett by Thomas Bayly Howell, William Cobbett (1816)
"bennet. The fortune I had with my wife, was in the whole between 2 and 3000/. ... bennet. I had not let it then ; but since my coming into the office I have ..."

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