"spruce hen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spruce hen [plural], spruce hens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|spruce hen|s}} spruce hen (plural spruce hen or spruce hens)
  1. Synonym of spruce grouse Synonyms: spruce grouse [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-spruce_hen-en-noun-WZS2H1Kw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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