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Definition of hencoop

hencoop

/ˈhɛnˌkuːp/
hen · coop

Plural:hencoops
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hencoop Lexical Profile

hencoop Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A cage, small enclosure, or outbuilding where domestic hens or other poultry are kept.

Example

"Every evening at dusk, the farmer latched the door of the hencoop to protect the birds from foxes."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from 'hen' (from Old English 'henn') and 'coop' (from Middle English 'cupe', meaning basket or cage, ultimately derived from Latin 'cupa', meaning tub or cask).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hencoop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hencoop
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