hennery

[ hen-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural hen·ner·ies.

1. a place where poultry is kept or raised.

hennery

/ ˈhɛnərɪ /

noun

1. a place or farm for keeping poultry

Word History and Origins

Origin of hennery¹

First recorded in 1855–60; hen + -ery

Example Sentences

Whoever had ventured into the hennery had gotten into hot quarters and no mistake!

From Project Gutenberg

There was the big dog leaping savagely toward the low eaves of the hennery.

From Project Gutenberg

Therefore, the sounds of conflict at the Kenway hennery were not likely to arouse many people.

From Project Gutenberg

When Agnes woke up in the morning following the unsuccessful raid of the Gypsy man on the hennery, she had something of wonderful importance to tell Ruth.

From Project Gutenberg

He proposed to capture a number of the fowls, bring them to Haven Glade, and there establish a hennery.

From Project Gutenberg