Meaning of nidifugous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /naɪˈdɪfjəɡəs/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    nidifugous

    Etymology

    early 20th century: from Latin nidus‘nest’ + fugere‘flee’+ -ous

    Definitions

    1. (of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching

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