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broody hen vs hen

hen vs broody hen

broody hen and hen both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
broody hen Yes No No No
hen Yes No No No
As nouns, hen is a hypernym of broody hen; that is, hen is a word with a broader meaning than broody hen:
  • broody hen: a domestic hen ready to brood
  • hen: adult female chicken
Other hypernyms of broody hen include biddy.
broody hen (noun) hen (noun)
a domestic hen ready to brood adult female chicken
adult female bird
female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster
flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing
Difference between broody hen and hen

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