Meaning of nidifugous in English

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

   Antonyms

   • nidicolous