Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mother hen | Yes | No | No | No |
hen | Yes | No | No | No |
mother hen (noun) | hen (noun) |
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a hen with chicks | adult female chicken |
a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way) | adult female bird |
female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster | |
flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing |