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Meaning of broody in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbrudi/
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Classifying Adjective
broody
Definitions
1.
physiologically ready to incubate eggs
Examples
« a broody hen »
Synonyms
oviparous
2.
persistently or morbidly thoughtful
Synonyms
thoughtful
Noun
broody
Definitions
1.
a domestic hen ready to brood