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