adj
Meaning 1
Resembling or characteristic of a hen.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
Henny
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/ˈhɛni/
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rhymes with -ɛni
name
Meaning 2
A diminutive of the female given name Henrietta.
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name
Meaning 3
Hennessy, a French brand of cognac.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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Synonyms: Henn
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noun
Meaning 4
Synonym of hinny (cross between a stallion and a she-ass)
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Synonyms: hinny
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noun
Meaning 5
Alternative spelling of honey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, slang
Topics: LGBT
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History
Etymology
From hen + -y.
Blend of horse + jenny, or variant of hinny?
Real reading context