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nestling

 

[ หˆnษ›slษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baby bird

A young bird that has not yet left its nest and is typically still covered with down feathers. Nestlings rely on their parents to bring them food and keep them warm until they are ready to fly.

Synonyms

baby bird, chick, fledgling.

Examples of usage

  • The nestling chirped loudly as its mother flew back to the nest with a worm.
  • The nestling eagerly awaited its next meal from its attentive parents.
Context #2 | Noun

young child

A young child who is still dependent on their parents for care and support. Nestlings in human families require love, attention, and guidance as they grow and learn.

Synonyms

child, offspring, youngster.

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Word Description / Examples
nestling

This term is often used in the context of birds and means a young bird that is still in the nest or hasn't left the nest yet.

  • The mother bird fed her nestlings early in the morning.
  • The nestlings chirped loudly as they waited for their next meal.
child

This is a general term used to refer to a young human being below the age of puberty.

  • The child held his mother's hand while crossing the street.
  • Every child deserves access to good education.
offspring

This term can refer to the young of a person, animal or plant. It is a more formal word than 'child' and can be used in scientific contexts.

  • The lioness protected her offspring from the threat.
  • Scientists studied the offspring of the genetically modified plants.
youngster

This term is often used informally to describe children or young people, typically emphasizing their youthful energy and potential.

  • The youngsters played soccer at the park all afternoon.
  • There is a special program aimed at helping youngsters develop their skills.

Examples of usage

  • The little nestling held onto their parent's hand tightly as they crossed the street.
  • Even as a teenager, he remained a nestling in his parents' eyes, always seeking their approval.

Translations

Translations of the word "nestling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรกssaro jovem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nestling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak burung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะฐัˆะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pisklฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้››้ณฅ๏ผˆใฒใชใฉใ‚Š๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oisillon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pichรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru kuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๊ธฐ ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ptรกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtรกฤatko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›้ธŸ (chรบniวŽo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mladiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ungfugl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐะฟะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cibik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pichรณn

Etymology

The word 'nestling' originated from the Middle English 'nestlynge', which was a combination of 'nest' and the suffix '-ling', indicating a young or small individual. The term has been used since the 15th century to refer to young birds or children. It conveys a sense of innocence, vulnerability, and reliance on parental care.

See also: nest, nestle.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,298, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.