guinea hen

noun

1. the female of the guinea fowl.
2. any member of the guinea fowl family.

guinea hen

noun

1. a guinea fowl, esp a female

Word History and Origins

Origin of guinea hen¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

The roasting of the guinea hen would require thirty minutes the waiter warned them, but Bassett made no objection.

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It was a clear, bright night; locating the guinea-hen, he slipped up stealthily with a stout stick.

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Later in the day Clemens gave orders to Lewis to "kill and eat that guinea-hen," which Lewis did.

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The cook cackles, like the guinea-hen that she is, but the dishes are none the worse for the commendation.

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The male guinea fowl is called a guinea cock; the female, a guinea hen; the young, guinea chickens.

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