Fen vs. Hen — What's the Difference?

A fen is a type of peat-accumulating wetland fed by mineral-rich ground or surface water. It is one of the main types of wetlands along with marshes, swamps, and bogs.

A female bird, especially the adult female chicken.

An area of low wet land having peaty soil and typically being less acidic than a bog.

The female of certain aquatic animals, such as an octopus or lobster.

A type of wetland fed by ground water and runoff, containing peat below the waterline, characteristically alkaline.

Often Offensive Slang A usually older woman, especially one who is engaged in conversation with other women.

Low land overflowed, or covered wholly or partially with water, but producing sedge, coarse grasses, or other aquatic plants; boggy land; moor; marsh.

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

100 fen equal 1 yuan

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

Low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water;

(uncommon) A female fish (especially a salmon or trout) or crustacean.

A woman, particularly

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

A hen night.

An affectionate term of address used to women or girls.

A henlike person of either sex.

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

(dialectal) Hence.

(dialectal) To throw.

The female of the domestic fowl; also, the female of grouse, pheasants, or any kind of birds; as, the heath hen; the gray hen.

Adult female chicken

Adult female bird

Flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing

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