noun
nestling
Nestling (noun) means a baby bird too young to have left its nest.
noun
1
A baby bird too young to have left its nest.
2
A nest, or a container that holds something.
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Etymology
From Middle English nestling, equivalent to nest + -ling.
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What is the meaning of nestling?
"nestling" (noun) means a baby bird too young to have left its nest.
What is another word for nestling?
Other words for "nestling" include youngster, shaver, fry, tiddler, kid, minor.
What are the different meanings of nestling?
"nestling" has 2 main meanings: 1. A baby bird too young to have left its nest; 2. A nest, or a container that holds something.
