nestling

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/

Noun

nestling (plural nestlings)

1. A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest.

   Synonyms: quab

2. (obsolete) A nest; a receptacle.

Translations

• French: oisillon
• German: Jungvogel, Küken, Nestling
• Russian: птене́ц

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnɛsəlɪŋ/, /ˈnɛslɪŋ/

Verb

1. present participle of nestle#English|nestle

Noun

nestling (plural nestlings)

1. The act of one who nestles.

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