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Definition of Broody
1. Adjective. Physiologically ready to incubate eggs. "A broody hen"
Similar to: Oviparous
2. Noun. A domestic hen ready to brood.
3. Adjective. Deeply or seriously thoughtful. "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man"
Exact synonyms: Brooding, Contemplative, Meditative, Musing, Pensive, Pondering, Reflective, Ruminative
Similar to: Thoughtful
Derivative terms: Contemplate, Contemplate, Contemplativeness, Meditate, Meditate, Meditativeness, Pensiveness, Reflect, Reflectivity, Ruminate
Similar to: Thoughtful
Derivative terms: Contemplate, Contemplate, Contemplativeness, Meditate, Meditate, Meditativeness, Pensiveness, Reflect, Reflectivity, Ruminate
Definition of Broody
1. a. Inclined to brood.
Definition of Broody
1. Noun. (Poultry) A female bird which is in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc. ¹
2. Adjective. (Of birds) sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs (eg, 'a broody hen'). ¹
3. Adjective. (Of any creature or person) acting interested in raising young. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Broody
1. tending to brood [adj BROODIER, BROODIEST] : BROODILY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Broody
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