nidicolous

Meanings

Adjective

(of birds) remaining in the nest for a time after hatching

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From Latin nīdus (“nest”) + -colous.

Antonyms

nidifugous

Scrabble Score: 13

nidicolous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nidicolous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nidicolous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

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