hennery

American  

[hen-uh-ree] / ˈhɛn ə ri /

noun

plural

henneries

1. a place where poultry is kept or raised.

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hennery British  

/ ˈhɛnərɪ /

noun

1. a place or farm for keeping poultry

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Etymology

Origin of hennery

First recorded in 1855–60; hen + -ery

Example Sentences

Therefore, the sounds of conflict at the Kenway hennery were not likely to arouse many people.

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Whoever had ventured into the hennery had gotten into hot quarters and no mistake!

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There was the big dog leaping savagely toward the low eaves of the hennery.

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He proposed to capture a number of the fowls, bring them to Haven Glade, and there establish a hennery.

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Since the fowls must have gravel and water, it was decided that the hennery should extend a little into the creek, and close beside its sloping bank the structure was erected.

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