broody | ||
1. | [ adjective ] persistently or morbidly thoughtful | |
Synonyms: | reflective brooding contemplative pensive meditative ruminative pondering musing | |
Related terms: | thoughtful | |
2. | [ adjective ] physiologically ready to incubate eggs | |
Examples: | "a broody hen" |
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Related terms: | oviparous | |
3. | [ noun ] (zoology) a domestic hen ready to brood | |
Synonyms: | broody_hen sitter setting_hen brood_hen | |
Related terms: | hen | |
Similar spelling: |
brood Brody Broddy Broady broad Brady Broadway Braddy Bryd Brad Brott broth Brodt Brode Brito breed bread Braud braid Brodie |