greyhen

[ grey-hen ]

nounBritish.

the female of the black grouse.

Origin of greyhen

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; see origin at grey, hen

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British Dictionary definitions for greyhen

greyhen

/ (ˈɡreɪˌhɛn) /

noun

the female of the black grouse: Compare blackcock

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