henri

/hɑ̃ʁi/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a French male given name, variant of Henry

“The artist Henri Matisse was a prominent figure in the art world.”

2. noun

a unit of electricity, equivalent to one volt-ampere

“The electrician worked with various henris to ensure the system’s efficiency.”

3. verb

to draw or pull in a zigzag course

“The henri pattern of the waves caught the attention of the surfer.”

Synonyms

  • henry
  • matissesque

Antonyms

  • non-electric
  • straight