hen and chicks
The term "hen and chicks" metaphorically describes the growth pattern of certain succulent plants, resembling a mother hen surrounded by her chicks.
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Definition
B2Botany
(common)A group of succulent plants where a central rosette produces smaller offshoots around its base.
Example
- The hen and chicks in my garden have spread quickly, creating a beautiful ground cover.
B1Poultry Farming
(common)A phrase describing a mother hen and her young birds.
Example
- The farmer watched the hen and chicks pecking around the yard.
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