Meaning & use
Hen
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An adult female chicken, or the female of various other bird species.
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The hen laid three eggs this morning.
A hen party is a celebration held for a bride before her wedding.
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In British English, a "hen party" (or "hen night") refers to a celebration for a bride-to-be, equivalent to an American "bachelorette party."
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