greyhen

[ grey-hen ]

noun

, British.

1. the female of the black grouse.

greyhen

/ ˈɡreɪˌhɛn /

noun

1. the female of the black grouse Compare blackcock

Word History and Origins

Origin of greyhen¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; grey, hen

Example Sentences

The last pack remembered was killed about thirty-five years ago; and within these ten years one solitary greyhen was sprung by some beagles in beating for a hare. 

From Project Gutenberg

The sportsmen cried out, 'A hen pheasant'; but a gentleman present, who had often seen grouse in the north of England, assured me that it was a greyhen.

From Project Gutenberg

The sportsmen cried out, “A hen pheasant!” but a gentleman present, who had often seen grouse in the north of England, assured me that it was a greyhen.

From Project Gutenberg

The last pack remembered was killed about thirty-five years ago; and within these ten years one solitary greyhen was sprung by some beagles in beating for a hare.

From Project Gutenberg