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nidifugous Definition

ni·difu·gous (nī dif′yo̵̅o̅ gəs)

adjective

leaving the nest almost immediately after hatching, as chickens

Etymology: < L nidus, nest + fugere, to flee (see fugitive) + -ous

Browse dictionary entries near nidifugous

  1. ‹ nidicolous
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  5. ‹ nictitating membrane
  6. ‹ nictitate
  7. ‹ nictate
  8. ‹ nicotinism
  9. ‹ nicotinic acid
  10. ‹ nicotine
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