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Hennessy
HEH-nuh-see
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A surname of Irish origin, also the name of a well-known French cognac brand.
"He poured a glass of Hennessy to celebrate."
How to Use Hennessy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish surname, widely known today as a cognac brand founded by Richard Hennessy.
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Word Forms
Hennessys plural
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Etymology
An anglicized form of the Irish Ó hAonghusa, meaning "descendant of Angus".