English Explanatory Dictionary

nestling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest.
  2. A nest; a receptacle.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of nestle
noun
  1. The act of one who nestles.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɛstlɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nestling (noun).wav /ˈnɛsəlɪŋ/ /ˈnɛslɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nestling (verb).wav

Word forms

nestling nestlings

Etymology

From Middle English nestling, equivalent to nest + -ling.

Synonyms

quab

Related words

fledgling hatchling
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