请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 white hen
释义

Definition of white hen in English:

white hen

noun
  • In phrases as "the son of a white hen", "a white hen's chick (also chicken)"): a fortunate person or thing; a favourite child; compare senses A. 9 and A. 10.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Palsgrave (d. 1554), teacher and scholar of languages.

 
 

Definition of white hen in US English:

white hen

noun
  • In phrases as "the son of a white hen", "a white hen's chick (also chicken)"): a fortunate person or thing; a favourite child; compare senses A. 9 and A. 10.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Palsgrave (d. 1554), teacher and scholar of languages.

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 20:37:21