broody

  1. Noun.  (Poultry) A female bird which is in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
  2. Adjective.  (Of birds) sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs (eg, 'a broody hen').
  3. Adjective.  (Of any creature or person) acting interested in raising young.

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