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broody hen

 

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Noun broody hen has 1 sense
  1. brood hen, broody, broody hen, setting hen, sitter - a domestic hen ready to brood
    --1 is a kind of hen, biddy

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Term: Broody Hen

Description:

A broody hen refers to a female chicken that exhibits a natural behavior of wanting to incubate eggs and raise chicks. It is characterized by its tendency to sit persistently on a clutch of eggs, showing signs of maternal instinct, perfect for hatching fertilized eggs.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Noun (Animals)

A female chicken displaying maternal instincts and a desire to sit on eggs for the purpose of incubating and hatching them.

Example sentence:

The broody hen refused to leave the nest, eagerly incubating her clutch of eggs.

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Sense 2: Adjective (Describing a Hen)

Relating to or characteristic of a hen that is broody.

Example sentence:

The broody hen became very protective of her nest and would peck at anyone who approached.

Sense 3: Adjective (Describing Atmosphere or Mood)

Having a somber or contemplative mood.

Example sentence:

The dimly lit café had a broody atmosphere, perfect for deep conversations.

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