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brooder

brood·er [ brdər ] (plural brood·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. heated place for young animal: a heated area or enclosure for raising young fowl. It provides an optimum environment in which heat, light, food, and water can be carefully controlled.

2. female bird sitting on eggs: a female bird that sits on eggs to keep them warm before they hatch

3. person who worries: somebody who worries a lot about things

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