English Explanatory Dictionary

nidicolous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/nɪˈdɪkələs/ /naɪˈ-/

Word forms

nidicolous more nidicolous most nidicolous

Etymology

From Latin nīdus (“nest”) + -colous.

Antonyms

nidifugous
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