BROODS
/bɹuːdz/
9
Scrabble
10
WWF
B(3) R(1) O(1) O(1) D(2) S(1)
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Definition
/bɹuːdz/
noun
- The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
- The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
- The eggs and larvae of social insects such as bees, ants and some wasps, especially when gathered together in special brood chambers or combs within the colony.
verb
- To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.“In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs.”
- To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.“Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs.”
- (typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.“He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome.”
Source: Wiktionary
