noun
- Plural of bennet; a plant of the genus Geum, especially herb bennet (Geum urbanum), having yellow flowers and aromatic roots.
Usage: chiefly British; often used in historical or botanical contexts
Examples
- The medieval herbalist identified bennets among the healing plants in the garden.
- Bennets were commonly used in traditional medicine for their astringent properties.
- The roots of bennets have a clove-like scent when dried.
- In old herbals, bennets are listed as a remedy for digestive ailments.