henny

/ˈhɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

a young female chicken, especially one that is still being raised on a farm

“The farmer showed us his collection of baby hennies.”

2. proper noun

Henny Penny, a character in the English fairy tale ‘Henny Penny’ who warns people of a wolf’s presence

“Henny Penny’s bravery saved the village from the wolf’s attack.”

Synonyms

  • chicken
  • fowl

Antonyms

  • hen
  • rooster