Meaning of the word "brood mare" in English

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brood mare

US /ˈbruːd ˌmer/
UK /ˈbruːd ˌmer/
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Noun

1.

a mare used for breeding

Example:
The farm specialized in raising champion racehorses, and their most valuable asset was a proven broodmare.
After a successful racing career, the mare was retired to become a broodmare.
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