Definition of Mother hen

1. Noun. A person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way).

Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul

2. Noun. A hen with chicks.
Generic synonyms: Biddy, Hen

Definition of Mother hen

1. Noun. (literally) A female chicken who bears eggs or chicks. ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic) An outspoken and overprotective woman dealing with others' affairs. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mother Hen

mother-of-pearl
mother-of-pearl cloud
mother-of-thousands
mother-of-thyme
mother-to-be
mother-wit
mother board
mother cell
mother colony
mother country
mother cyst
mother figure
mother goddess
mother hen (current term)
mother hens
mother language
mother languages
mother liquor
mother lode
mother lodes
mother of all
mother of chapel
mother of thyme
mother of vinegar
mother sauce
mother sauces
mother ship
mother ships

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