hens' teeth



hens' teeth

Something very scarce (because hens have no teeth). Typically used in phrases like "rarer than hens' teeth." I can hardly believe your brother got an A on his final exam—grades like that are rarer than hens' teeth for him!
See also: teeth

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KenrickKEN-rikEnglish (Rare)
Tom (1)TAHM (English), TAWM (Dutch)English, Dutch
ZİYnet-Turkish
KiplingKIP-lingEnglish (Rare)
Ash[æʃ]
Ghoncheh-Persian