hen

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /hɛn/

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Noun

Singular hen

Plural hens

A hen.

1. (countable) A hen is a female bird.

   That bird is a hen.

2. (countable) A hen is a female chicken, usually one kept for its eggs.

   Our pet hen laid eggs.

3. (countable) (slang) A hen is a woman.

Related words

• henpecked
• henbane