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hen in Malay

ayam betina

UK/hɛn//hɪn/

hen in Malay: ayam betina. In English, hen means a female chicken (Gallus gallus), especially a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.

Malay words for hen

female bird
ayam betina
female chicken
ayam betina

English meaning of hen

  1. noun A female chicken (Gallus gallus), especially a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
  2. noun A female of other bird species, particularly a sexually mature female fowl.
  3. noun A female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean.
  4. noun A woman.

Full definition of hen

hen in a sentence

  • Don't cry, hen. Everything will be all right.
  • Coordinate term: cock

Synonyms of hen

All synonyms of hen

hen in other languages

Questions about hen in Malay

What is the meaning of hen in Malay?
Hen in Malay is ayam betina.
Apakah maksud hen dalam bahasa Melayu?
Hen: ayam betina.
What does hen mean in English?
Hen means a female chicken (Gallus gallus), especially a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.

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