| 释义 |
ˈbroodlet, ˈbroodling rare.
[f. brood n. + -let, -ling.]
A young bird, a nestling.
1673R. Head Canting Academy 21 The Hen and all Her tender Broodlings. 1866Alger Solit. Nat. & Man ii. 37 The wild bird whose little heart throbs..towards her nest and broodlets. |