henrietta

¹

[ hen-ree-et-uh ]

noun

1. a fine wool fabric constructed in twill weave, formerly made of silk warp and worsted filling.

Henrietta

²

[ hen-ree-et-uh ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Henry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of henrietta¹

First recorded in 1850–55; after Henrietta Maria (1609–69), queen consort of Charles I of England

Example Sentences

It took you about a decade to research and write The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

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So she could see how the world has responded to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

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In chronological order: When the story of Henrietta Lacks was “ripped” for an episode of Law and Order.

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He said yes, there are two: a mad man named Stephen Wise and a mad woman named Henrietta Szold.

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Henrietta Dystra from Hull, Iowa praised his moral convictions.

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Put on your hat, Henrietta,” said Mr. Ducksmith, “while this gentleman and I discuss terms.

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She said this without the first idea that little 63 Henrietta would cross their way almost at once.

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I have been thinking that perhaps the girl Henrietta was looking for was the girl we saw being carried away by those women.

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It was with much amazement that they watched Henrietta absorb sandwiches, cake, eggs, and fruit.

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In fact, he got that girl and little, freckled Henrietta Haney rather mixed up in his mind.

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