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hens

The correct spelling is hens.

How to pronounce hens

noun

Say it like: Hen-s

The correct spelling is hens. 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.

Definition

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.

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