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FLEDGELING
fledgeling, fledgling(a)
(adjective) (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers; “a fledgling robin”
fledgling, fledgeling
(noun) young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant
(noun) any new participant in some activity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
fledgeling (plural fledgelings)
Alternative spelling of fledgling
Source: Wiktionary
Fledge"ling, n.
Definition: A young bird just fledged.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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