Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Water Hen.
Water Hen - as a noun
A coot found in north america
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
american cootfulica americanamarsh henmud henAny of various small aquatic birds of the genus gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gallinulemarsh henswamphenHypernyms (Closely Related)
aquatic birdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I spotted a water hen swimming in the pond."
"The water hen's feathers were beautiful shades of brown and gray."
"During our nature walk, we saw a water hen pecking at the ground for food."
"The water hen built its nest near the edge of the lake."
"We heard the distinct call of a water hen echoing across the marsh."
