hen

(hĕn)

1. A female bird, especially the adult female of the domestic fowl.
2. The female of certain aquatic animals, such as an octopus or lobster.
3. Slang A woman, especially a fussy or nosy old woman.

Related Forms:

• henˈnish adjective

• henˈnish·ly adverb

• henˈnish·ness noun