grey hen
The term "grey hen" has both a biological and historical meaning, referring to a bird and an old-fashioned liquor bottle, respectively.
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Definition
C2Ornithology
(technical)The female of the black grouse, a bird species native to Europe and Asia.
Example
- The grey hen can often be seen in the moorlands during the breeding season.
C2History
(archaic)A large stone bottle used for storing liquor.
Example
- In the 18th century, it was common to find a grey hen in many taverns.
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