nestling

== English == === Etymology 1 === From Middle English nestling, equivalent to nest +‎ -ling. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈnɛstlɪŋ/ ==== Noun ==== nestling (plural nestlings) A small, young bird that is still confined to the nest. Synonym: quab (obsolete) A nest; a receptacle. ===== Translations ===== ==== See also ==== fledgling hatchling === Etymology 2 === From nestle + -ing. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /ˈnɛsəlɪŋ/, /ˈnɛslɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɛslɪŋ ==== Verb ==== nestling present participle and gerund of nestle ==== Noun ==== nestling (plural nestlings) The act of one who nestles. === Anagrams === slenting