Hin vs. Hen

A unit of liquid measure used by the ancient Hebrews, equal to about five liters.

A female bird, especially the adult female chicken.

A former Hebrew liquid measure of volume (about 3.8 L).

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

An Ancient Egyptian liquid measure of volume (about 0.48 L).

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

A Hebrew measure of liquids, containing three quarts, one pint, one gill, English measure.

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

ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure = 1.5 gallons

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

(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