brood

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
2. 2
   The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
3. 3
   The eggs and larvae of social insects such as bees, ants and some wasps, especially when gathered together in special brood chambers or combs within the colony.
4. 4
   The children in one family; offspring.
5. 5
   That which is bred or produced; breed; species.
6. 6
   Parentage.
7. 7
   Heavy waste in tin and copper ores.

Adjective

1. 1
   Kept or reared for breeding.

Verb

1. 1
   To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
2. 2
   To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
3. 3
   (typically with over, on or about) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
4. 4
   To be bred.