nidifugous
[ nahy-dif-yuh-guhs ]
adjective
leaving the nest shortly after hatching.
Origin of nidifugous
1- Compare nidicolous.
Words Nearby nidifugous
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British Dictionary definitions for nidifugous
nidifugous
/ (nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəs) /
adjective
(of young birds) leaving the nest very soon after hatching
Origin of nidifugous
1C19: from Latin nīdus nest + fugere to flee
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