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mouthbrooder

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊθbɹuːdə/

The English word “mouthbrooder” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Any animal that cares for its offspring, either eggs or juveniles, by holding them in its mouth for extended periods of time.

Etymology

From mouth + brooder.

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