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brood

/broʊd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does brood mean?

noun, verb

A group of young birds, especially those hatched at the same time, or a mother bird sitting on her eggs. To sit on eggs, especially to incubate them.

Example

"The mother hen sat on her brood, keeping them warm and safe."

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