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Broody

Broody Meaning & Definition
Broody Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Broody?

[n] a domestic hen ready to brood
[adj] persistently or morbidly thoughtful
[adj] physiologically ready to incubate eggs; "a broody hen"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Broody: brood hen | brooding | broody hen | contemplative | meditative | musing | oviparous | pensive | pondering | reflective | ruminative | setting hen | sitter | thoughtful

Related Terms | Find terms related to Broody:

See Also | biddy | hen

Broody In Webster's Dictionary

\Brood"y\, a. Inclined to brood. --Ray.

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