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nestling
noun nest·ling \ˈnest-liŋ\
: a young bird that is not yet able to fly away from the nest
Full Definition of NESTLING
: a young bird that has not left the nest
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First Known Use of NESTLING
14th century
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nestling
noun nest·ling \ˈnest-liŋ\
Definition of NESTLING for Kids
: a young bird not yet able to leave the nest
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