nidicolous

/naɪdɪˈkɒljəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing birds that lay eggs in nests outside of their bodies.

“Some species of birds are nidicolous, requiring their young to incubate outside their bodies.”

2. noun

A species of birds that are nidicolous.

“The nidicolous birds are often seen around the park.”

Synonyms

  • nidifugous
  • precocial

Antonyms

  • nidifugous
  • precocial