greyhen

[ grey-hen ]
/ ˈgreɪˈhɛn /

noun British.

the female of the black grouse.

Origin of greyhen

1400–50; late Middle English. See grey, hen

Words nearby greyhen

grey-thompson, grey-wave, greyback, greybeard, greyed out, greyhen, greyhound, greyhound racing, greyish, greylag, greylist

Example sentences from the Web for greyhen

  • "Bless your kind heart, and good-day to your ladyship," answered the Greyhen.

    The Story of a Red Deer |J. W. Fortescue

  • For the poults had been rather troublesome that morning, and the Greyhen's temper was a little upset in consequence.

    The Story of a Red Deer |J. W. Fortescue

British Dictionary definitions for greyhen

greyhen
/ (ˈɡreɪˌhɛn) /

noun

the female of the black grouse Compare blackcock