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Hen: meaning, definitions and examples

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hen

 

[ hษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A domesticated fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.

Synonyms

chicken, poultry

Examples of usage

  • They had roast chicken for dinner.
  • She is raising several hens in her backyard.
  • The farmer collected the eggs from the henhouse.
  • The hen clucked happily after laying an egg.
  • The hen and her chicks pecked at the ground for food.
Context #2 | Noun

woman

A female bird, especially of a domestic fowl.

Synonyms

female bird

Examples of usage

  • The hen sat on her eggs to keep them warm.
  • The hen led her chicks to safety.
  • The mother hen protected her chicks from predators.

Translations

Translations of the word "hen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Huhn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ayam betina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ถ (ใซใ‚ใจใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gallina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tavuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”ํƒ‰ (amttal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฌุงุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slepice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sliepka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ้ธก (mว” jฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kokoลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัƒั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toyuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gallina

Etymology

The word 'hen' has Old English origins, with the meaning of a female bird or domestic fowl. Over time, it has evolved to refer specifically to a female chicken. Hens have been domesticated for thousands of years, providing eggs and meat for human consumption. They play a crucial role in agriculture and are often raised in henhouses or free-range settings. The term 'hen' is commonly used in farming communities and households to refer to female chickens.

See also: hence.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,059 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.