hen- root words — words with the hen- root

The root hen- comes from Old English henn, meaning female fowl. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including hen, hens. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the hen- root

Explore words with hen- — words containing the hen- root and sharing its sense of "female fowl". Examples include hen, hens. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does hen- mean?

The hen- root means female fowl, from Old English henn. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.