nestling
Meaning
Synonyms
baby bird
young bird
eyeas
Junge
polluelo
oisillonPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈnɛstlɪŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English nestling, equivalent to nest + -ling.
New
nestle
- To settle oneself comfortably and snugly.
- To press oneself against another affectionately.
- (intransitive) To lie half-hidden or in shelter.
- (archaic, intransitive) To build or sit upon a nest.
- (archaic, transitive) Of a bird: to look after its young.
- (transitive) To move or place into a comfortable position
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