Broody

noun

/ˈbɹuːdi/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.

"There are six broodies in that coop."

2.adjectiveOf birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs.

"a broody hen"

3.adjectiveOf any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young.

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