noun

Plantagenet

plan-TAJ-ih-niht

Plantagenet (noun) means a member of the royal family that ruled England from the 12th to the 15th century. Example: “The Plantagenets ruled England for over three hundred years, from Henry II to Richard III.”

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noun

A member of the royal family that ruled England from the 12th to the 15th century.

"The Plantagenets ruled England for over three hundred years, from Henry II to Richard III."

"Historians still argue over which Plantagenet king was the most effective ruler."

How to use Plantagenet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of the medieval English royal dynasty that included kings like Henry II, Edward III, and Richard III.

Common pairings

the House of Plantagenet Plantagenet kings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plantagenets plural

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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.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Plantagenet

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Frequently asked questions

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.