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fledglings

fledglings is the plural of fledgling.

Meaning of fledgling

Noun

fledgling (plural fledglings)

  1. A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
  2. An insect that has just fledged, i.e. undergone its final moult to become an adult or imago.
  3. (figuratively) An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.

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Phrases with fledglings

Questions about fledglings

What is fledglings the plural of?
Fledglings is the plural of fledgling.

Words near fledglings in the dictionary

  1. fledgelings
  2. fledges
  3. fledging
  4. fledgling
  5. fledglinghood
  6. fledglings
  7. fledgy
  8. flee
  9. fleeable
  10. fleece
  11. fleece rot

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