nidifugous

[ nahy-dif-yuh-guhs ]

adjective

1. leaving the nest shortly after hatching.

nidifugous

/ nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəs /

adjective

1. (of young birds) leaving the nest very soon after hatching

Word History and Origins

Origin of nidifugous¹

1900–05; < Latin nīd- (stem of nīdus ) nest + -i- -i- + fug ( ere ) to flee, take flight + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of nidifugous¹

C19: from Latin nīdus nest + fugere to flee