tappit hen
The term 'tappit hen' has historical roots in Scotland and can refer to a specific type of wine bottle or a hen with distinctive feathers.
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Definition
C2Beverages
(historical, rare)A wine bottle used in the port wine trade, holding 2.25 liters, which is three times the volume of a standard bottle.
Example
- The collector was excited to find a tappit hen in the antique shop.
B2Animals
(regional, Scotland)A hen with a tuft of feathers on her head.
Example
- The farmer pointed out the tappit hen among the flock.
Similar
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