Plantagenet

/plænˈtædʒənət/

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Other forms: Plantagenets

Definitions of Plantagenet

noun
the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485

synonyms: Plantagenet line

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dynasty
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family

royal family, royal house, royal line, royalty
royal persons collectively

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