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The correct spelling is hen.
How to pronounce hen
/hɛn/
nounIPA: /hɛn/
Say it like: Hen
The correct spelling is hen. A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs. For example: "Don't cry, hen. Everything will be all right."
Usage Examples
“Don't cry, hen. Everything will be all right.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.
- 2.A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
- 3.A female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean.
- 4.A woman, particularly
- 5.A hen night.
verb
- 1.To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
- 2.To throw.
adverb
- 1.Hence.
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