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guinea hen
n
(Animals) a guinea fowl, esp a female
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guin′ea hen`
n.
1. the female of the guinea fowl.
2. any guinea fowl.
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Noun | 1. | guinea hen - flesh of a guinea fowl (especially of hens) guinea fowl, Numida meleagris - a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world poultry - flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food |
2. | guinea hen - female guinea fowl guinea fowl, Numida meleagris - a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world |
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