nidifugous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /naɪˈ-/ (General-American)
- /nɪˈdɪfjʊɡəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /nɪˈdɪfjəɡəs/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin nīdus (“nest”) and fugiō (“to flee, escape”) + -ous. By surface analysis, nidi- + -fugous.
Meanings
- That leaves the nest shortly after hatching.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most nidifugous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more nidifugous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
nidulant · nidation · nyas · nye · nidal · nide · eyas · nidulate · nidate · nidatory · nidulation · niche · annidation · pilonidal · nidus · nidify · nidificate · nidicolous
Translations (6)
cy nythffo (ground-nesting birds) · fr nidifuge (ground-nesting birds) · it nidifugo (ground-nesting birds) · nl nestvliedend (ground-nesting birds) · de nestflüchtend (ground-nesting birds) · br neizhtec'hat (ground-nesting birds)