nounπShareA female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs."The farmer keeps many hens to lay fresh eggs every morning. "animalbirdfoodagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl."The farmer keeps ten hens in the coop, and they lay eggs every morning. "animalbirdagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean."The fish farmer carefully collected the hens, ready for the breeding season. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woman, particularly"The ladies' book club, mostly older hens who had known each other for years, met at Martha's house every Tuesday. "personhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hen night.""Sarah and her friends are planning a wild hens night before her wedding." "entertainmentgroupeventholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn affectionate term of address used to women or girls.""Alright hens, let's get this kitchen cleaned up before dinner!" "personfamilylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA henlike person of either sex."Even though Michael is a man, his tendency to fuss over everyone and offer unsolicited advice makes him one of the biggest hens in the office. "personhumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), a bivalve shellfish."We dug in the sand, hoping to find some hens to eat for dinner. "foodanimaloceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
