guinea hen

the female of the guinea fowl.

any member of the guinea fowl family.

Origin of guinea hen

First recorded in 1570–80

The English name “Guinea-hen” is in allusion to the country from which it has been chiefly obtained in modern times.

The Young Yagers |Mayne Reid
From Africa we have derived one rather uncommon tenant of our barnyards and fields, the guinea-hen.

Domesticated Animals |Nathaniel Southgate Shaler
The Guinea-hen will hatch another brood when she feels inclined.

Poultry |Hugh Piper
Barbara, secretly drawing propitious omens from the guinea-hen, followed with a confidential step.

The Parent's Assistant |Maria Edgeworth

Why, the guinea-hen won't make her happy, and you'll be happy even without it, because you are good.

Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) |Various

guinea hen

a guinea fowl, esp a female