fat hen
"Fat hen" primarily refers to certain plants, but it also has cultural significance in art and symbolism.
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Definition
C1Botany
(common)A fast-growing, weedy annual plant also known as lamb's quarters, native to Europe and northern Africa.
Example
- The garden was overrun with fat hen, which thrived in the summer heat.
C1Botany
(regional, UK)A name used for various species of plants, such as Good King Henry.
Example
- In the countryside, fat hen can refer to different types of edible greens.
C2Art and Symbolism
(historical, symbolic)A nickname for the portly eagle on the Coat of Arms of Germany.
Example
- The 'fat hen' is a notable feature on certain German Euro coins.
C2Art
(specific, Berlin)The name of an artwork located in Britzer Garten, Berlin-Neukölln.
Example
- Visitors to Britzer Garten often admire the 'fat hen' sculpture.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fat hen":
hen and chickenlamb's quartersfield saladminer's lettucehalfa grasswild oats