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hatchling

/hætʃlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does hatchling mean?

noun

A young bird that has just hatched from its egg, typically covered in down and unable to fly.

Example

"The mother bird carefully tended to her hatchling, keeping it warm and safe."

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