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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nestlings

/ˈnɛstlɪŋz/ noun · British & US
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What does nestlings mean?

noun

Young birds that have recently hatched and are still in their nest, typically covered in down and unable to fly.

Example

"The mother bird carefully fed her nestlings, making sure they were warm and content."

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