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hen
hen
/ˈhɛn/
noun
(
)
Adult female chicken
(
biddy
,
hen
)
adult female chicken
The hen proudly clucked as she laid a fresh egg in the cozy nest.
The hen proudly clucked as she laid a fresh egg in the cozy nest.
(
)
Adult female bird
(
hen
)
adult female bird
The hen laid fresh eggs in the coop every morning.
The hen laid fresh eggs in the coop every morning.
Female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster
(
hen
)
female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster
The local fisherman caught a massive hen, referring to a female octopus.
The local fisherman caught a massive hen, referring to a female octopus.
Flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing
(
hen
)
flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing
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