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grey·hen

 (grā′hĕn′)
n.
The female of the black grouse.
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greyhen

(ˈɡreɪˌhɛn) or

grayhen

n
(Animals) the female of the black grouse. Compare blackcock
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Noun1.greyhen - female black grousegreyhen - female black grouse      
gray hen, grayhen, grey hen, heath hen
black grouse - grouse of which the male is bluish-black
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