Plantagenet
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Noun — A member of the royal family that ruled England from the 12th to the 15th century.
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How to use Plantagenet
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the House of Plantagenet
Plantagenet kings
Etymology
Originally a nickname for Geoffrey of Anjou, said to have worn a sprig of yellow broom blossom in his hat — "planta genista" in Latin, meaning "sprig of broom." His descendants later adopted it as a surname.
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What does “Plantagenet” mean?
The word “Plantagenet” means a member of the royal family that ruled England from the 12th to the 15th century. In plain terms, the name of the medieval English royal dynasty that included kings like Henry II, Edward III, and Richard III.
How do you pronounce “Plantagenet”?
“Plantagenet” is pronounced plan-TAJ-ih-niht (/plænˈtædʒ.ə.nɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Plantagenet” in a sentence?
Here is “Plantagenet” used in a sentence: “The Plantagenets ruled England for over three hundred years, from Henry II to Richard III.”
What part of speech is “Plantagenet”?
“Plantagenet” is a noun.
Where does the word “Plantagenet” come from?
The word “Plantagenet” comes from Latin. Originally a nickname for Geoffrey of Anjou, said to have worn a sprig of yellow broom blossom in his hat — "planta genista" in Latin, meaning "sprig of broom." His descendants later adopted it as a surname.
