nestling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun young bird not yet fledged
  2. noun a young person of either sex
  3. verb move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Etymology

From Middle English nestling, equivalent to nest + -ling.

In classic literature

Synonyms

baby bird

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