guinea hen

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noun

the female of the guinea fowl.

any member of the guinea fowl family.

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Origin of guinea hen

First recorded in 1570–80

Words nearby guinea hen

Guinea corn, Guinea Current, guinea fowl, guinea grains, guinea grass, guinea hen, guinea-hen flower, Guinean, Guinea pepper, guinea pig, guinea worm

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How to use guinea hen in a sentence

We are, essentially, an army of guinea pigs millions strong.
You’re Never ‘Cured’ of an Eating Disorder|Carrie Arnold|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Guinea, with 25 percent, recorded the lowest adult literacy rate in the world at that time.
The Radio Battle to Educate Ebola’s Kids|Abby Haglage|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Guinea, just 42 percent of the population aged 15-24 can both read and write a “short simple statement” in their everyday life.
The Radio Battle to Educate Ebola’s Kids|Abby Haglage|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Neighboring Guinea and Liberia, said WHO, were presenting evidence of a decrease in cases.
Jail Threats for Sierra Leone Ebola Victims’ Families|Abby Haglage|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“We know the outbreak is still flaming strongly in western Sierra Leone and some parts of the interior of Guinea,” said Nabarro.
Jail Threats for Sierra Leone Ebola Victims’ Families|Abby Haglage|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Out of the darkening sky rang the twanging call of a night-hawk, and the cluck of a dozing hen sounded from the foliage overhead.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
What can be prettier than a brood of chickens with a good motherly hen, like the one in this picture!
The Nursery, July 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 1|Various
The flute-player informed him that he generally charged two guineas for the first month, and one guinea for the second.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
“Well, Hen knows how to kill snakes, but maybe she is a poor judge of character,” laughed Amy.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn|Margaret Penrose
The storm hath passed;I hear the birds rejoice; the hen,Returned into the road again,Her cheerful notes repeats.
The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi|Giacomo Leopardi

British Dictionary definitions for guinea hen

guinea hen

noun

a guinea fowl, esp a female

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