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HEN

(noun, verb, adverb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Hen.

How to pronounce hen:

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Hen - as a noun

Adult female chicken

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
biddy12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chicken18gallus gallus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Adult female bird

Flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing

Female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster

Hen - as a verb

To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).

To throw.

Hen - as an adverb

Hence.

Example Sentences

"The farmer collected the eggs from the hen's nest."
"The hen was clucking loudly in the barnyard."
"There were five hens pecking at the ground for food."
"The hen laid a brown egg this morning."
"The mother hen protected her chicks from predators."
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Word Game Points

Is HEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is HEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is HEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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