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greyhen
[ grey-hen ]
/ ˈgreɪˈhɛn /
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noun British.
the female of the black grouse.
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How to use greyhen in a sentence
For the poults had been rather troublesome that morning, and the Greyhen's temper was a little upset in consequence.
The Story of a Red Deer|J. W. Fortescue"Bless your kind heart, and good-day to your ladyship," answered the Greyhen.
The Story of a Red Deer|J. W. Fortescue
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