BROOD — Definition of BROOD
noun
1
The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
2
The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
3
The eggs and larvae of social insects such as bees, ants and some wasps, especially when gathered together in special brood chambers or combs within the colony.
4
The children in one family; offspring.
verb
1
To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs.
2
To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs.
3
(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome.
4
To be bred.
adjective
1
Kept or reared for breeding, said of animals.
a brood mare
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/brood
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