nounπShareA female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs."The farmer collected the eggs from the hens in the coop. "animalbirdfoodagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl."The hen laid an egg in the garden this morning. "animalbirdagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean."The fisherman proudly displayed the large hen he caught, explaining that it was a female salmon full of eggs. "animalfishbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woman, particularly"My aunt is a very capable hen, always taking on extra responsibilities at the school. "personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hen night.""Sarah is planning a wild hen night for her sister before the wedding." "entertainmentcultureeventholidaytraditiongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn affectionate term of address used to women or girls.""Alright, hen, you have a good day at school!" "personlanguagefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA henlike person of either sex."Even though Mark is a man, his constant fussing over everyone's lunch and reminding them to wear their jackets made him the office hen. "personcharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), a bivalve shellfish."My uncle loves digging for hen on the beach at low tide and then steaming them for dinner. "foodanimalbiologyoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards)."The mother hen was constantly henning her son, hovering over him and checking his homework every night. "familycharacterhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareHence."The store was closed; hence, we went to another one. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw."The child henned the ball across the yard. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading