Definition
broodless
adjective
- without a brood; having no offspring or young
Usage: often used in zoological or biological contexts
Examples
- The broodless hen was separated from the flock.
- Scientists studied the broodless colony to understand reproductive patterns.
- A broodless female may exhibit different behavior than a mother.
- The broodless season allowed the birds to focus on foraging.
- Researchers identified several broodless individuals in the population.