Good-King-Henry

[ good-king-hen-ree ]

/ ˈgʊdˌkɪŋˈhɛn ri /

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noun, plural Good-King-Hen·ries.

a European, chenopodiaceous weed, Chenopodium bonus-henricus, naturalized in North America, having spinachlike leaves.

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Also called mercury.

Origin of Good-King-Henry

First recorded in 1895–1900

Words nearby Good-King-Henry

good-humoured, goodie, goodies, goodish, good Joe, Good-King-Henry, good life, good listener, good-looker, good-looking, good looks

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British Dictionary definitions for Good-King-Henry

Good King Henry

noun

a weedy edible chenopodiaceous plant, Chenopodium bonus-henricus, of N Europe, W Asia, and North America, having arrow-shaped leaves and clusters of small green flowers

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