Broods (5)
(Other definitions for nests that I've seen before include "Bird structures" , "Bird houses" , "Tables made to fit closely together" , "Eyries" , "Structures for egg-laying" .)
(Other definitions for stews that I've seen before include "Cooks slowly in liquid" , "casseroles?" , "Dishes cooked by long simmering" , "Pickles" , "Ragouts" .)