fledgling

Meanings

• noun

  A young bird that has recently left the nest and is learning to fly and survive on its own.

  - "The fledgling bird was still learning to fly and had not yet mastered the art."
  - "Despite its shaky starts, the fledgling bird soon took to the air with ease."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

emerging , nascent , unfledged , virginal

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Variants

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fledgling , fledglings

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Etymology

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Old English 'fleogeling' meaning 'young bird'. Derived from 'fleogan' which means 'to fly'.

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Trivia

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1. A fledgling bird will typically stay close to its parents for several weeks after leaving the nest.

2. The oldest recorded bird species, the Wandering Albatross, has a fledging period of around 7 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nidification: The process of building a nest and hatching and rearing young, which a fledgling has recently undergone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fledgling' is often used as a metaphor for someone or something that is new or inexperienced, having just left a protected or dependent state. In art, there are several depictions of fledglings in various stages of development.

How to Memorize "fledgling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small bird perched on the edge of a nest, spreading its wings and taking its first flight.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'infant' when remembering the meaning of 'fledgling', as both words refer to something new and inexperienced.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Fledglings Fly Easily Down' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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