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plantagenet
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun plantagenet has 1 sense
- plantagenet(n = noun.group) plantagenet line - the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485; Array is a kind of dynasty, royal family, royal house, royal line, royalty
OXFORD DICTIONARY
plantagenet, adj. & n.
--adj. of or relating to the kings of England from Henry II to Richard II.
--n. any of these kings.
--adj. of or relating to the kings of England from Henry II to Richard II.
--n. any of these kings.
Etymology
= sprig of broom (L planta genista) worn as a distinctive mark, the origin of their surname
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