bennet (2)

[In Ger. benediktenkraut; Fr. be noîte; from bénit = ble ed, holy, sacred; bénir = to ble . From Herba benedict a (Ble ed Herbs), the old name of the Herb-bennet mentioned below. Britten and Holland quote this as the reason why the name was given, "When the root is in the house, the devil can do nothing, and flees from it, wherefore it is ble ed above all other herbs." (Ort. San. ch. clxxix.).] That which is ble ed and itself communicates ble ing. (Only in compound terms as Herb - bennet and Bennet - fish, q.v.) Herb-bennet: A name given for the reason just stated to various plants. (a) Spec.: Geum urbanum, the Common Avens. ( Prior .) (b) Conium maculatum , the Common Hemlock. ( Gerard .) (c) Valerian a officinal is , the Great Wild Valerian.