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Word: Fat Hen

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: "Fat hen" refers to a European plant that has become common in North America. It is often collected from the wild and is used as a type of leafy green vegetable, known as a potherb, which means it can be cooked and eaten.

Usage Instructions:

• "Fat hen" is primarily used in discussions about plants, gardening, or cooking.
• It's often mentioned in the context of foraging (collecting wild plants) or cooking with wild greens.

Example Sentence:

• "After a long hike, we found some fat hen growing by the river and decided to gather it for our dinner."

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, you might encounter discussions about the nutritional benefits of fat hen or its role in traditional cuisines. For example: - "Fat hen is rich in vitamins and can be a great addition to a healthy diet."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "fat hen" as it is a specific term for a particular plant. However, you might see it referred to in different languages or regional dialects.

Different Meanings:

In general, "fat hen" does not have other meanings outside of referring to this specific plant. However, "hen" by itself can refer to a female chicken, which is a completely different context.

Synonyms:

• Wild spinach (as it is sometimes called)
• Goosefoot (which is related to the fat hen plant)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no widely recognized idioms or phrasal verbs that include "fat hen." However, you may come across phrases that involve foraging or cooking with wild plants.

Summary:

"Fat hen" is a term used to describe a wild plant that is used in cooking. It is a good example of how some plants can be foraged and used in meals.

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Noun

1. European plant naturalized in North America; often collected from the wild as a potherb

Synonyms

• good-king-henry
• allgood
• wild spinach
• Chenopodium bonus-henricus