breedling

/ˈbriːd.lɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A young bird, especially one that is about to fledge, or a young bird that is being bred for release into the wild.

“The bird sanctuary was caring for a group of fledgling robins and breedlings of different species.”

Synonyms

  • fledgling
  • youngbird

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature