hen

(noun, verb, adverb)

adverb

1. (dialectal) Hence.

noun

1. adult female chicken

Similar word(s): biddy

Definition categories: animal, chicken

2. adult female bird

Definition categories: animal, bird

3. flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing

Definition categories: food, chicken

4. female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster

Definition categories: animal, female

verb

1. (dialectal) To throw.