Janet

American

[zha-ne, jan-it] / ʒaˈnɛ, ˈdʒæn ɪt /

noun

Pierre Marie Félix 1859–1947, French psychologist and neurologist.
Also Janetta a female given name, form of Jane.

Janet British

/ ʒanɛ /

noun

Pierre Marie Félix (pjɛr mari feliks). 1859–1947, French psychologist and neurologist, noted particularly for his work on the origins of hysteria

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“I made more money,” said Janet Jimenez, 53, who works in a restaurant and says the minimum wage increase benefited her and other relatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Did he just have a brain fart and forget that Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the primary?

From Slate • May 30, 2026

Karen Rodriguez, who plays loyal secretary Janet, feels the black and white presentation "enriches the storytelling".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Researchers at the station contacted octopus expert Janet Voight and sent her photographs of the animal for identification.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Mrs. Avery knew she had made a mistake, and she apologized to Janet.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements

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