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I think that directing is the ultimate martyred task of filmmaking, that it has nobility to it. It takes three years to make a film, for the most part. I think it requires the attentiveness of a mother hen.
Diane Lane

Meaning of "mother hen" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MOTHER HEN

mother hen  [ˈmʌðə hɛn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOTHER HEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mother hen is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MOTHER HEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of mother hen in the English dictionary

The definition of mother hen in the dictionary is if you describe someone as a mother hen, you think they are bossy and interfering.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOTHER HEN


dakerhen
ˈdeɪkəˌhɛn
gorhen
ˈɡɔːˌhɛn
greyhen
ˈɡreɪˌhɛn
hazelhen
ˈheɪzəlˌhɛn
hen
hɛn
Kohen
kɒˈhɛn
moorhen
ˈmʊəˌhɛn
tappit-hen
ˈtæpɪtˈhɛn
woodhen
ˈwʊdˌhɛn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOTHER HEN

mother abbess
Mother Carey´s chicken
Mother Church
Mother City
mother country
mother craft
Mother Earth
Mother Goose
Mother Hubbard
mother lode
mother love
Mother Nature
Mother of God
Mother of Parliaments
Mother of Satan
mother of the chapel
mother of vinegar
mother ship
Mother Shipton
mother superior

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOTHER HEN

Aachen
battery hen
brood hen
Cohen
fat hen
fully-fitted kitchen
Gelsenkirchen
guinea hen
heath hen
kitchen
kuchen
marsh hen
mud hen
prairie hen
Stephen
strengthen
the heathen
then
water hen
when

Synonyms and antonyms of mother hen in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mother hen» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOTHER HEN

Find out the translation of mother hen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mother hen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mother hen» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

母鸡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gallina de la madre
570 millions of speakers

English

mother hen
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मां मुर्गी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدجاجة الأم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наседка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galinha da mãe
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মা মুরগী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poule mère
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ibu ayam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Glucke
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

母編
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

어머니 암 탉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ibu singa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mẹ gà
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அம்மா கோழி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आई कोंबडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Anne tavuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chioccia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kwoka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

квочка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cloșcă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κότα μητέρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mor höna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hønemor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mother hen

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOTHER HEN»

The term «mother hen» is regularly used and occupies the 55.398 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOTHER HEN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mother hen

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QUOTES WITH «MOTHER HEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mother hen.
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Diane Lane
I think that directing is the ultimate martyred task of filmmaking, that it has nobility to it. It takes three years to make a film, for the most part. I think it requires the attentiveness of a mother hen.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOTHER HEN»

Discover the use of mother hen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mother hen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The best bedtime stories of Mother Hen: a story
Mother Hen quiets her noisy chicks at bedtime with two stories.
Anne-Marie Dalmais, 1987
2
God Is Like a Mother Hen and Much, Much More
A collection of simple metaphors to help young children understand the nature of God.
Carolyn Stahl Bohler, 1996
3
Leadership Stories of Mother Hen: Lessons on Leadership
Having noticed the three major leadership traits of mother hen, Chidi was convinced that making his observation public may provide a refreshing contribution for a better understanding of the world. Also, he felt that this might be of particular ...
Chukwudi Eze, 2012
4
A Good Mother Hen:
A Good Mother Hen Written by Judith Holloway illustrated by Jean Dickinson For Toni & Rose; and Mia, Cassady, Anyis, Bailee, Luca, Olivia and Sylvia, with love from Jean & Judith. Harriet the Hen was sitting on her eggs. She was.
Judith Holloway, 2012
5
Chickens In Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide
However she acquires them, the mother hen will take care of the chicks once she accepts them, and there's not much you have to do other than make sure that there is plenty of fresh water within their reach and that they have something ...
Rick Luttmann, Gail Luttmann, 1976
6
Women of Bible Lands: A Pilgrimage to Compassion and Wisdom
Dominus Flevit Church Jesus Who Wept, Jesus Who Compared Himself to a Mother Hen In this church, with its wonderful view of Jerusalem, is a mosaic of a mother hen gathering her chicks. Some of the most frequently used female imagery ...
Martha Ann Kirk, 2004
7
Sing and Dance and Play with Joy!
Biblical Background Jesus compares himself to a mother hen who longs to gather her young under her wings (Matthew 23:37). Jesus here shows tender, yearning mother love. The picture of Jesus as a mother hen recalls loving mother bird ...
Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Larry E. Schultz, 2009
8
The Magic Lotus Lantern and Other Tales from the Han Chinese
The eagle tries to catch one of the chicks, who dodge behind the mother hen. The mother hen extends her arms and moves about in response to the eagle's attack, trying to protect her chicks. To start, the eagle stands alone, facing the mother ...
Haiwang Yuan, 2006
9
366: A Collection of Malaysian Folk Tales
25 The Chicken and the Fox Mother Hen arrived home. She was quite puzzled because she did not hear the voices of her chicks. She peered here and there, but she could not see any of them. Mother Hen pushed the door open. It was not  ...
‎2008
10
My Best Friend Jesus: 180 Devotions and Worship Activities ...
Theme: God's. Care. *^v^:;. chickens. Let's pretend I'm the mother hen, and this blanket is my wings. [Cover your shoulders with the blanket; fold it over your arms , and wrap your child close to you within the blanket.] This is how Jesus wanted to  ...
Cheryl Lynn Woolsey, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOTHER HEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mother hen is used in the context of the following news items.
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If a Chicken Never ...
In a similar vein, if a chick never sees its mother, never gets to sleep under its mothers feathers, never is taught by a mother hen how to scratch ... «Mother Earth News, Jul 15»
2
Passionate conservation pioneer turns 100
“He was certainly not a mother hen, so he let us experience it all firsthand, but we knew we could do a lot of learning by just watching him.”. «Lincoln Journal Star, Jul 15»
3
Hartford girl loved life, family and being outside
"My youngest always was a mother hen to her," Sundermann said. The baby of the family, Nielsen took charge in many situations with her ... «Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Jul 15»
4
The Paignton Zoo staff who are not all zoo keepers
"Mother Hen! It's a privilege to host such a variety of celebrations for such a variety of people. And having the best view of the Bay from our ... «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
5
German court ends 'stove bonus' child care payments
States ruled by the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and ecologist Greens have opposed what has also been mocked as the "mother hen ... «Expatica Germany, Jul 15»
6
How Much Does the 6th Doctor's Outfit Affect Your Perception?
... coat and trainers, Chris the paired down leather simplicity, Tom the increasingly voluminous scarf, Jon the mother hen cape and velvet jacket, ... «Doctor Who TV, Jul 15»
7
BWW Reviews: HAIRSPRAY Misses a Couple of Beats at Lanier …
He brings out Edna's mother hen instincts during her scenes with Hicks and hits all the right notes in "You're Timeless to Me" with Brian Medley ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
8
The Strain "By Any Means" Review: Apocalypse Acknowledged
The Strain's strengths continue to lie in its weirdness, and Kelly's transformation into the mother hen of blind vamp kids hunting down Zach was ... «TV.com, Jul 15»
9
'IN THE BUSINESS': Local poultry farmers vow 'no antibiotics ever'
Motes and Adler are playing mother hen to 33,600 birds in each of the two houses. “That's a lot of chickens,” Motes said with a smile. “They are ... «Troy Messenger, Jul 15»
10
Just BARE® Chicken Supporting Youth Development Initiatives With …
For more information about its “mother hen” company, which has nearly 1,700 team members and 350 family farm partners in Minnesota and ... «The Edwardsville Intelligencer, Jul 15»

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