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I . brood [bruːd] N

brood of mammals, of birds:

brood

ninhada f

II . brood [bruːd] VB intr

to brood over sth

Usage examples with brood

to brood over sth

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On the other hand, there is one problem with the use of feathers to brood eggs. en.wikipedia.org

As brood emerges, selected cells are back-filled with honey, nectar, or pollen. en.wikipedia.org

Two broods are common, and three have been raised in a season. en.wikipedia.org

Where multiple broods occur, pupae will eclose in two weeks, or when conditions are suitable in cool climates. en.wikipedia.org

There are between five and 10 young per brood. en.wikipedia.org

This is reasonable because the parents have a higher rate of return on parental investment in a large brood compared to a small one. en.wikipedia.org

As the nestlings grow, the female broods them, and later on assists in providing food. en.wikipedia.org

It is often reused for subsequent broods or in later years. en.wikipedia.org

He has previously called them a brood of vipers and warned them of the wrath to come and has urged them to repent. en.wikipedia.org

In this role they feed and care for subsequent broods and repel cuckoos or predators. en.wikipedia.org

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