nidicolous
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nidicolous
- /nɪˈdɪkələs/ UK
- /nɪˈdɪkələs/ US
- /naɪˈ-/ US
Rhymes with -ɪkələs
Where it comes from
From Latin nīdus (“nest”) + -colous.
adjective more nidicolous · most nidicolous
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Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.
Opposite: nidifugous
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adj tending to stay at the nest or birthplace
| Français | nidicole |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | nesthockend |
| Italiano | nidicolo |
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