Hencoop Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛnkaʊp/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A structure for keeping hens, typically made of wood or plastic, used for egg production or as a means of keeping hens for their eggs.

Etymology

The word “Hencoop” is derived from the combination of “hen” and “coop”, with “coop” coming from the Old English “cōp”, meaning a closed box or a hen-house.

Usage Notes

Hencoop is often used in rural or agricultural contexts, and is a common term in many English-speaking countries.

Cultural References

Hencoop has been mentioned in several episodes of the popular TV show “The Great British Baking Show”, where contestants have been tasked with baking using eggs collected from hencoops.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

Hencoop and egg

Related Words or Phrases

• Barn
• Coop
• Roost

Collocations

• a hencoop full of hens
• a hencoop in the backyard

Frequency of Use

Hencoop is a relatively common term, especially in rural areas or among farmers, but less commonly used in urban areas.

Common Misspellings

• Hene-coop
• Hen-coop