guinea hen

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guinea hen

(Animals) a guinea fowl, esp a female

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guin′ea hen`

1. the female of the guinea fowl.

2. any guinea fowl.

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Noun	1.	guinea hen - flesh of a guinea fowl (especially of hens) guinea fowl, Numida meleagris, guinea - a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world poultry - flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food
	2.	guinea hen - female guinea fowl guinea fowl, Numida meleagris, guinea - a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world

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Only two other plants are known to contain LF, guinea hen weed (Petriveria alliacea) and Sicilian honey garlic (Allium sisculum), but you're far less likely to encounter them.

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One of the plants Kincaid may be speaking of is called guinea hen weed in Antigua, and this plant has remained central to Obeah practice and rural contraception.

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TRUFFLED GUINEA HEN WITH ALBUFERA SAUCE Seve 6 For the guinea hen: 1 3-pound guinea hen Sliced Australian truffles, as needed For the Albufera sauce: 2 pounds button mushrooms 1 cup brandy Roasted, chopped guinea hen bones, legs, thighs, wings, and back 1 yellow onion brulee 4 quarts chicken stock 4 sprigs thyme 10 black peppercorns Salt to taste Banyuls vinegar to taste 1 ounce chopped Australian truffle For the truffled Catalan potato salad: 2 large Yukon gold potatoes 1 garlic clove, peeled, and smashed 2 bay leaves Salted water, as needed 1/3 pound Romano beans Olive oil to taste Salt to taste Australian truffles, crushed FOR THE GUINEA HEN: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

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Signature Guinea hen from Trattoria The foie gras with Dish della Posta in Langhe, mushrooms served to a Italy; the meal provides dignitary at the very a lengthy riff that ends formal French restaurant, with a delirious tribute Le Saule Pleurer to cannibalism.

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Crown imperial's relatives, Persian lily and guinea hen flower, are also passed over by deer and are beautiful in a more relaxed rather than regal manner.

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Bernstein's The Guinea Hen, employing palms slapping the keys and The Roadrunner, with staccato sixteenth notes switching between registers in chromatic, diatonic and whole tone patterns, provide humorous appeal.

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