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Hen
01
a female chicken, kept for its meat or eggs
02
any adult female fowl, especially a domestic one
03
female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster
04
flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing
Example
The chef is trussing the game hens for the special menu right now.
The hens laid their eggs comfortably in their cozy house on the farm.
The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday.
The hen clicked to get the attention of her chicks.
In this desert region, rainfall is scarce as hens' teeth.
