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NIDIFUGOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nidifugous mean?
• NIDIFUGOUS (adjective)
The adjective NIDIFUGOUS has 1 sense:
1. (of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching
Familiarity information: NIDIFUGOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching
Antonym:
nidicolous ((of birds) remaining in the nest for a time after hatching)
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