A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.

Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs. / Of any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young. / Brooding, dwelling upon one's thoughts; moody.

Alternative form of brood mare

In a brooding manner

A person who broods / A heated box used for chicks or premature babies

plural of brooder

superlative form of broody: most broody

comparative form of broody: more broody

plural of broodmare

plural of broody