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

It should adjoin the hennery, and a section of its roof should be movable to allow a change of litter.

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Hennery:—The best time tew sett a hen, is when the hen is reddy.

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The inhabitants of Hotel Hennery took life placidly, although they were confined to the hotel.

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

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

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