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Meaning of hen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hen

Pronunciation:/hɛn/

noun

Definitions

  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.

    Synonyms:henfish
  4. A woman, particularly

verb

Definitions

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