nestling
Translation
nestling, fledgling
Examples
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling.
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling.
Grammar Patterns
a nestling a young bird that has not yet left the nest The mother bird fed the hungry nestling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fledgling, chick, baby bird
Etymology
From 'nest' + the suffix '-ling', which denotes a young, small, or inferior person or thing.
Memory Tips
A 'nestling' is a 'little one' (-ling) that is still in the 'nest'. This helps remember it's a very young bird.