nestmate en · NOUN
Etymology
From nest + mate.
Meanings
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One with which a nest is shared, such as a baby bird and its siblings or figuratively a child with children it is raised with.
The baby bird may snuggle with its nestmates for warmth but when food is offered they are strict competitors.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nestmates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |