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

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