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guinea hen

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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British Dictionary definitions for guinea hen

guinea hen

noun

a guinea fowl, esp a female
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