Definition of HENRY

henry

Meanings

Plural: henries, henrys

Noun

  • a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
  • English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)
  • a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
  • United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)
  • In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical inductance; the inductance induced in a circuit by a rate of change of current of one ampere per second and a resulting electromotive force of one volt. Symbol: H
  • A turd.
  • A quantity of marijuana weighing one-eighth of an ounce.

Origin / Etymology

Named after the American scientist Joseph Henry.

Synonyms

eighth, H, Joseph Henry, Patrick Henry, William Henry

Scrabble Score: 11

henry is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
henry is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
henry is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

henry is a valid Words With Friends word