English

Etymology
From fledge 'prepare for flying' + diminutive suffix -ling

Pronunciation
IPA|/�fl�d�lɪ�/, SAMPA|/"flEdZlIN/
audio|en-us-fledgling.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
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1. untried or inexperienced

Noun
en-noun

1. (literally) A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
2. (metaphorically) An immature, naïve and/or inexperienced person

Translations
trans-top|young bird
German: flügge|flügges Kücken n
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trans-top|inexperienced person
Albanian: axhami
German: Grünschnabel m
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References
R: Websters

Category:Baby animals
Category:Birds

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