hazel hen

noun

: a European woodland grouse (Bonasa bonasia) related to the ruffed grouse

called also hazel grouse

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hazel hen was in 1661

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Cite this Entry

“Hazel hen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazel%20hen. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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