English Explanatory Dictionary

hen's tooth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Anything not naturally occurring.

Pronunciation

en-au-hen's tooth.ogg

Word forms

hen's tooth hen's teeth hens' teeth

Etymology

Example of a jocularly non-existent phenomenon, as many birds lack any teeth (having developed a bill instead). Compare horsefeathers and when pigs fly.

Synonyms

rocking horse shit black swan hen's tooth lightning in a bottle one in a million rara avis rare bird rarity unicorn

Related words

unobtanium
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