First Known Use: before 12th century
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hen
noun \ˈhen\
: an adult female chicken
: a female bird of any kind
Full Definition of HEN
1
a : a female chicken especially over a year old; broadly : a female bird b : the female of various mostly aquatic animals (as lobsters or fish)
2
: woman; especially : a fussy middle-aged woman
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Origin of HEN
Middle English, from Old English henn; akin to Old English hana rooster — more at chant
HEN Defined for Kids
hen
noun \ˈhen\
Definition of HEN for Kids
1
: a female domestic fowl
2
: a female bird
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