Meaning of the word han in English

What does han mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

han

US /hæn/
UK /hæn/

Noun

1.

a female chicken, especially one over one year old

Example:
The farmer collected eggs from the hens.
A mother hen protects her chicks fiercely.
2.

the female of any bird

Example:
The peahen displayed her beautiful tail feathers.
The turkey hen was nesting in the tall grass.