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Uncommonbrood
The correct spelling is brood.
How to pronounce brood
/bɹuːd/
nounIPA: /bɹuːd/
Say it like: Broo-d
The correct spelling is brood. The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother. For example: "In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs."
Usage Examples
“In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs.”
“Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs.”
“He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome.”
Meanings
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.
- 5.That which is bred or produced; breed; species.
verb
- 1.To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
- 2.To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
- 3.(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
- 4.To be bred.
adjective
- 1.Kept or reared for breeding, said of animals.
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