guinea hen

noun

: a female guinea fowl
broadly : guinea fowl

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As a result, dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys, geese, quails, ducks, a guinea hen, ferrets, rabbits, and goats are available for adoption. Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guinea hen was in 1599

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“Guinea hen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guinea%20hen. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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guinea hen

noun
: guinea fowl
especially : a female guinea fowl
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