broody
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(satellite adjective) physiologically ready to incubate eggs; "a broody hen" |
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(noun) a domestic hen ready to brood |
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Synonyms: brood hen, broody hen, setting hen |
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Related Words: biddy, hen |
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| 3. |
(satellite adjective) persistently or morbidly thoughtful |
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Synonyms: brooding, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative |
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