What is another word for Benn?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛn] (IPA)

What are the hypernyms for Benn?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Benn

"You are Benn Ett, Le Roy of the city-state of Thone, in the year 4526 A. D. Six months ago, the strain of governing the city began to undermine your health.
"Wheels Within"
Charles V. De Vet
"He's a has-Benn," Mrs. Snawdor declared to Uncle Jed.
"Calvary Alley"
Alice Hegan Rice
Triacanthus biaculeatus, W. Benn.
"Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon"
J. Emerson Tennent

Famous quotes with Benn

  • Everybody caught one another's eye with a 'Spot the loon' look when [Tony] Benn was talking. The show was probably true to life, since each minister had a vested interest in briefing the journalist chosen to play him. It's a sweet technique for getting at the truth, so I imagine someone will put a stop to it soon enough.
    Clive James

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