Broodynoun
A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
Broodyadjective
Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs.
Broodyadjective
Of any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young.
Broodyadjective
Inclined to brood.
Broodynoun
a domestic hen ready to brood
Broodyadjective
physiologically ready to incubate eggs;
Broodyadjective
persistently or morbidly thoughtful
Cluckyadjective
Broody.
Cluckyadjective
Prone to cluck.