Definition of NIDIFUGOUS

nidifugous

Meanings

Adjective

  • (of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching

Adj

  • That leaves the nest shortly after hatching.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin nīdus (“nest”) and fugiō (“I flee, escape”) + -ous.

Antonyms

nidicolous

Scrabble Score: 15

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

Words With Friends Score: 19

nidifugous is a valid Words With Friends word