Hun vs. Hen

Hun vs. Hen — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Hun and Hen

Hunnoun

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

Hennoun

A female chicken (Gallus gallus), particularly a sexually mature one kept for its eggs.

Hunnoun

offensive terms for a person of German descent

Hennoun

A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.

Hennoun

(uncommon) A female fish or crustacean.

Hennoun

A woman, particularly

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Hennoun

A bride-to-be, particularly in the context of her "hen night" festivities.

Hennoun

A hen night.

Hennoun

An affectionate term of address used to women or girls.

Don't cry, hen. Everything will be all right.

Hennoun

A henlike person of either sex.

Hennoun

The hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), a bivalve shellfish.

Henadverb

(dialectal) Hence.

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Henverb

(dialectal) To throw.

Hennoun

adult female chicken

Hennoun

adult female bird

Hennoun

flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing

Hennoun

female of certain aquatic animals e.g. octopus or lobster