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broody

UK/ˈbɹuːdi/ US/ˈbrudi/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (2)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

physiologically ready to incubate eggs

  • “a broody hen”
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2.

Origin

From Middle English *brody, *brodi, from Old English brōdiġ (“broody”), equivalent to brood + -y. Cognate with German brütig (“broody”).

Phrases

  • baby rabies
  • biological clock

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