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Definition of fat hen

fat hen

Plural:fat hens
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1

British A fast-growing annual herbaceous plant (Chenopodium album) in the amaranth family, native to Eurasia and widely naturalized across the world, characterized by diamond-shaped leaves coated in a whitish powdery residue.

Example

"The gardener spent the morning pulling up patches of fat hen that had sprouted between the rows of potatoes."

2

British The nutrient-rich edible young leaves and tender shoots of the Chenopodium album plant, harvested as a wild potherb or cultivated leafy green and prepared similarly to spinach.

Example

"Foragers often gather young fat hen in the spring to steam as a nutritious side dish or toss into fresh salads."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fat hen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 30, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fat-hen
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