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mother hen

The correct spelling is mother hen.

How to pronounce mother hen

noun

Say it like: Mot-her- he-n

The correct spelling is mother hen. A female chicken who bears eggs or chicks.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A female chicken who bears eggs or chicks.
  2. 2.An outspoken and overprotective woman or person dealing with others' affairs.

verb

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

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