rare as hen's teeth

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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Adjective[edit]

rare as hen's teeth (not comparable)

  1. (simile) Extremely uncommon.

Synonyms[edit]

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