nidicolous
Pronunciation: /nɪˈdɪk(ə)ləs/
Definition of nidicolous
adjective
- another term for altricial.
Origin:
early 20th century: from Latin nidus 'nest' + -colus 'inhabiting' (from the verb colere 'live in, cultivate')
early 20th century: from Latin nidus 'nest' + -colus 'inhabiting' (from the verb colere 'live in, cultivate')
