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noun
any of various rails or raillike birds.
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Origin of marsh hen
An Americanism dating back to 1700–10
Words nearby marsh hen
Marshfield, marsh gas, marsh grass, marsh harrier, marsh hawk, marsh hen, marshland, marshmallow, marshmallow test, marsh marigold, marsh orchid
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British Dictionary definitions for marsh hen
marsh hen
noun
any bird that frequents marshes and swamps, esp a rail, coot, or gallinule
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