nidicolous

English

Etymology

From Latin nīdus (“nest”) + -colous.

Adjective

nidicolous (comparative more nidicolous, superlative most nidicolous)

  1. (zoology) Tending to stay at the nest or birthplace for a long time after birth, due to dependence on the parents for feeding and protection.
    Antonym: nidifugous

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