First Known Use: 1896
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nidifugous
adjective ni·dif·u·gous \nī-ˈdi-fyə-gəs\
Definition of NIDIFUGOUS
: leaving the nest soon after hatching
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Origin of NIDIFUGOUS
Latin nidus nest + fugere to flee — more at fugitive
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