Synonyms of the word

oviparous

• adj. Egg-laying; depositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.

broody

• n. (Poultry) A female bird which is in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
• adj. (Of birds) sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs (eg, 'a broody hen').
• adj. (Of any creature or person) acting interested in raising young.