nidicolous

English

adj
Definitions
  • (zoology) Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.

Etymology

Derived from Latin nīdus (nest, a nest).

Origin

Latin

nīdus

Gloss

nest, a nest

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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