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"

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
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  Brady
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  Brito
  breed
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  Braud
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