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Hennessy
HEH-nuh-see
Hennessy (name) means a surname of Irish origin, also the name of a well-known French cognac brand. Example: “He poured a glass of Hennessy to celebrate.”
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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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Etymology
An anglicized form of the Irish Ó hAonghusa, meaning "descendant of Angus".
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What does “Hennessy” mean?
The word “Hennessy” means a surname of Irish origin, also the name of a well-known French cognac brand. In plain terms, an Irish surname, widely known today as a cognac brand founded by Richard Hennessy.
How do you pronounce “Hennessy”?
“Hennessy” is pronounced HEH-nuh-see (/ˈhɛnəsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hennessy” in a sentence?
Here is “Hennessy” used in a sentence: “He poured a glass of Hennessy to celebrate.”
What part of speech is “Hennessy”?
“Hennessy” is a name.
Where does the word “Hennessy” come from?
The word “Hennessy” comes from Irish. An anglicized form of the Irish Ó hAonghusa, meaning "descendant of Angus".
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