English Explanatory Dictionary

rare as hen's teeth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Extremely uncommon.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

rare as hen's teeth

Etymology

Since chickens lack teeth, the simile implies that something is rare.

Synonyms

scarce as hen's teeth rarer than hen's teeth
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