nidicolous

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/nɪˈdɪkələs/

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/nɪˈdɪkələs/ · /naɪˈ-/

Definition of nidicolous

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.

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From Latin nīdus (“nest”) + -colous.

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