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Definition of hendrix

hendrix

/ˈhɛn.drɪks/
hen · drix
Plural:hendrixes
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hendrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970), an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music.

Example

"The young musician studied recordings of Hendrix to master the art of electric guitar feedback and distortion."

2

A surname of Dutch and Low German patronymic origin, or a masculine and unisex given name transferred from the surname.

Example

"Several families with the surname Hendrix settled in the region during the nineteenth century."

3

American A small town in Bryan County in southern Oklahoma, United States, located near the Red River border with Texas.

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Word Origin & Etymology

An Anglicized spelling of a Dutch and Low German patronymic surname meaning 'son of Hendrik,' ultimately derived from the Germanic given name Heinrich ('home ruler').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hendrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hendrix
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