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Meanings of Hen

Verb

  • To take care of someone in a very protective way.

Noun

  • A female chicken that lays eggs.
  • A female bird, especially one that is grown up.
  • A female fish, like a salmon.
  • A friendly way to call a girl or woman.
  • A fun party for girls before a wedding.

Explanation of the word: Hen

A hen is a female chicken. Hens are important because they lay eggs that we can eat. They like to peck at the ground to find food.

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Related Words

rooster coop peck cluck

Translations for the word: Hen

hindi
हैन्स

hens

चूचू

chuchu

मुर्गी

murgi

   

Sample Sentences

  • The hen is a mother to baby chicks.
  • We feed the hen grains every day.
  • A hen can run fast when scared.
  • The hen sits on her eggs to keep them warm.
  • In the morning, the hen crows to wake us up.

Mini Blog for the word: Hen

Henny the Cheerful Hen

In a cozy little farm, there lived a cheerful hen named Henny. Henny loved to cluck and strut around, showing off her shiny feathers. Every morning, she would lay the biggest, roundest eggs you could ever imagine!

The other animals admired her, and the farmer was so happy to have her. One day, Henny decided to gather all her friends for a special egg hunt. They laughed and played, searching high and low for hidden treasures.

Henny taught everyone that sharing and having fun together is the best part of any adventure! So, let’s celebrate our feathered friends! Cluck, cluck, hooray!

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Hen

What does 'hen' mean?
A 'hen' is a female chicken. Hens are known for laying eggs.
How do you pronounce 'hen'?
You pronounce 'hen' like 'hen' (rhymes with 'pen').
What is the origin of the word 'hen'?
The word 'hen' comes from Old English 'henne', which means a female bird.
What is the meaning of 'hen' in Bengali?
The word 'hen' in Bengali is 'মুরগি' (Murghi).

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Hen

Fact: Hens can lay eggs almost every day! They are very good at it!
Proverb: Don't count your chickens before they hatch. (This means don't assume something will happen until it really does.)
Quote: "The hen is the only animal that can lay an egg and still be a mother." - Unknown