henrietta

[hen-ree-et-uh]

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

Origin of henrietta

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

[hen-ree-et-uh]

a female given name, form of Henry.

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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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In 1642 Queen Henrietta Maria landed on whatever quay then existed.
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I thought you were going to tell me something Henrietta Lamb had done to our Alice.
Alice Adams
Booth Tarkington
The reason she can't is because Henrietta Lamb hasn't invited her.
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Haven't I just proved it, the way I've been going for Henrietta?
Alice Adams
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At my coming in she said, 'You see I am come to keep Henrietta company.
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Word Origin and History for henrietta

fem. proper name, from French Henriette, fem. diminutive of Henri (see Henry). In late 19c. a type of light dress fabric.