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Vocabulary Entry
hen
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A female bird, especially a chicken.
Example Sentences
"The hen laid three eggs this morning."
"She raises hens in her backyard for fresh eggs."
"The farmer bought several hens to increase his flock."
V
verb
To breed or keep hens.
Example Sentences
"They plan to hen their farm with some new breeds."
"My grandmother used to hen a variety of chickens."
"He loves to hen and take care of the poultry."
A
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of hens.
Example Sentences
"The hen house is painted red."
"She uses hen feathers for her crafts."
"The farmer installed hen feeders around the coop."