NIDICOLOUS
nidicolous
(adjective) (of birds) remaining in the nest for a time after hatching
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
nidicolous (comparative more nidicolous, superlative most nidicolous)
(zoology) Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.
Antonym: nidifugous
Anagrams
• Oudin coils
Source: Wiktionary
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