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(fledg-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a young bird that has just acquired its feathers.

Example Sentence

The fledging bird attempted its first flight from the nest.

More Example Sentences

A fledging left the nest for the first time.

Synonyms

chick; juvenile; nestling

Antonyms

adult bird; mature bird

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Rhymes

  • dredging
  • edging
  • fledging
  • hedging
  • pledging

  • alleging
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