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(pre-co-cial) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. designating or of birds whose newly hatched young are covered with down and fully active; apable of a high degree of independent activity from birth

Example Sentence

The mallard is a type of precocial bird that can often fly 24 hours after birth.

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