English-Finnish translations for broody

Definition of broody

• A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc
• Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs
• Of any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young

Examples

• There are six broodies in that coop.
• a broody hen

Related words

• brood
• brooding
• broodmare
• mouthbrooder
• brooder
• foulbrood
• brood comb
• brood parasite
• brood sow