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brooder

broo·der

UK/ˈbɹuːdə/ US/ˈbɹudɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants

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From brood + -er.

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