HyperDic: mother_hen

English > 2 senses of the expression mother hen:
NOUNperson mother hena person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way)
animalmother hena hen with chicks
English > mother hen: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way).
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soulA human being
English > mother hen: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningA hen with chicks.
Broaderhen, biddyadult female chicken
Spanishgallina madre

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