Bennet
[benit]
Definition
(noun.) North American white-flowered avens.
(noun.) avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers.
Checked by Francis--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) The common yellow-flowered avens of Europe (Geum urbanum); herb bennet. The name is sometimes given to other plants, as the hemlock, valerian, etc.
Checked by Hillel
Definition
n. the herb Bennet or common avens (Geum urbanum) a yellow-flowered wayside plant throughout Europe.
n. the same as Bent indeed an earlier form.
Editor: Nicolas
Examples
- Mrs. Bennet could certainly spare you for another fortnight. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Bennet accepted the challenge, observing that he acted very wisely in leaving the girls to their own trifling amusements. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mrs. Bennet's best comfort was that Mr. Bingley must be down again in the summer. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Collins had only to change from Jane to Elizabeth--and it was soon done--done while Mrs. Bennet was stirring the fire. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Such were the gentle murmurs of Mrs. Bennet, and they gave way only to the greater distress of Mr. Bingley's continued absence. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Bingley met them with hopes that Mrs. Bennet had not found Miss Bennet worse than she expected. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- How good it was in you, my dear Mr. Bennet! Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- They were interrupted by Miss Bennet, who came to fetch her mother's tea. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- That is all very proper and civil, I am sure, said Mrs. Bennet, and I dare say she is a very agreeable woman. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Miss Bennet had slept ill, and though up, was very feverish, and not well enough to leave her room. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- My dear Mr. Bennet, replied his wife, how can you be so tiresome! Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mr. Bennet made no answer, and each of them, deep in thought, continued silent till they reached the house. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- She is now about Miss Elizabeth Bennet's height, or rather taller. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Here, Sarah, come to Miss Bennet this moment, and help her on with her gown. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Mrs. Bennet wondered at their coming, and thought them very wrong to give so much trouble, and was sure Jane would have caught cold again. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- It should not be said that the Miss Bennets could not be at home half a day before they were in pursuit of the officers. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- The elder Miss Bennets alone were still able to eat, drink, and sleep, and pursue the usual course of their employments. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
Checker: Vernon