Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hen
Noun
/hɛn/
Definition
A female bird, especially a chicken.
Examples
- The hen laid three eggs this morning.
- Farmers often keep hens for their eggs.
- The hen clucked loudly as it searched for food.
Meaning
In general, ‘hen’ refers to the adult female of certain species, most commonly chickens, used for egg production and meat.
Synonyms
- female chicken
- pullet
- dam
