greyhen

[ grey-hen ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

British.

the female of the black grouse.

greyhen

/ ˈɡ��ɪˌ��ɛ�� /

noun

the female of the black grouse Compare blackcock

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Word History and Origins

Origin of greyhen¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; grey, hen

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Example Sentences

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The last pack remembered was killed about thirty-five years ago; and within these ten years one solitary greyhen was sprung by some beagles in beating for a hare.

From

The sportsmen cried out, 'A hen pheasant'; but a gentleman present, who had often seen grouse in the north of England, assured me that it was a greyhen.

From

The sportsmen cried out, “A hen pheasant!” but a gentleman present, who had often seen grouse in the north of England, assured me that it was a greyhen.

From

The last pack remembered was killed about thirty-five years ago; and within these ten years one solitary greyhen was sprung by some beagles in beating for a hare.

From

grey-headed grey heron

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