hen's tooth
English
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.
Pronunciation
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Noun
hen's tooth (plural hen's teeth or hens' teeth)
- (idiomatic) anything not naturally occurring
- as rare as a hen's tooth
Synonyms
- rocking horse shit; see also Thesaurus:rarity
Translations
something rare or hard to find
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