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 Definitions of mother hen  [ˈmʌð ərˌfʌk ər]  

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Definition of 'mother hen' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) mother hen
a person who attends to the welfare of others, esp. one who is fussily protective.

Etymology:  (1950–55)

Definition of 'mother hen' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) mother hen
a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way)

2. (noun) mother hen
a hen with chicks

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