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Broody vs Morose - What's the difference?

broody | morose |

As adjectives the difference between broody and morose

is that broody is (Of birds) sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs (eg, 'a broody hen') while morose is sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.

As a noun broody

is (Poultry) A female bird which is in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.

broody

English

Noun

(broodies)
  • (Poultry) A female bird which is in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
    • There are six broodies in that coop.

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • (Of birds) sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs (eg, 'a broody hen').
  • (Of any creature or person) acting interested in raising young.

    • Synonyms

    * (sitting on a nest to hatch eggs) clucky * (interested in raising young) baby rabies, one's biological clock is ticking

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    morose

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Sullen]], gloomy; showing a [[brood, brooding ill humour

    • Synonyms

    * melancholy * sulky * crabby * glum * grouchy * gruff * moody

    Related terms

    * morosely * moroseness * morosity

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