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hen

The correct spelling is hen.

How to pronounce hen

/hɛn/
noun

IPA: /hɛn/

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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. 1.A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.
  2. 2.A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
  3. 3.A female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean.
  4. 4.A woman, particularly
  5. 5.A hen night.

verb

  1. 1.To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
  2. 2.To throw.

adverb

  1. 1.Hence.

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