Broody

Noun CEFR B1

ˈbɹuːdi

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Españolclueca culeca

Deutschbrütend Glucke Henne

Русскийнасе́дка

6 more languages

العربيةمتأمّل

Gàidhligcearc-ghur

Galegochoca

Nederlandsbroedend

Українськаквочка

Examples

“There are six broodies in that coop.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

broogh brook brook alder brook lamprey brook mint Brook rearrangement

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