broodlet

/ˈbruːd.lɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

The young of a bird, especially one that has recently hatched.

“The mother bird carefully tended to her broodlet, making sure it had enough food to eat.”

2. noun

A young or newly hatched animal, especially one that is just beginning to fly.

“The expert naturalist carefully observed the broodlet’s first attempts at flight.”

Synonyms

  • chick
  • nestling

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature