Fledgling

/ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ noun adjective

A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).

Meaning

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

Letter breakdown

  • Fledgling contains 9 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 15.

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What does Fledgling mean?

A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).

How many letters are in Fledgling?

Fledgling has 9 letters.

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