fledgling
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lɪŋ adjective
3.
young, new, or inexperienced: a fledgling diver.
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fledgling or fledgeling (ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a young bird that has just fledged |
| 2. | a young and inexperienced person |
| fledgeling or fledgeling | |
| —n | |
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| fledgling (flěj'lĭng) Pronunciation Key
A young bird that has just grown the feathers needed to fly and is capable of surviving outside the nest. |
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Example sentences
Fledgling kookaburras generally remain with their parents to help care for the subsequent clutch.
Fledgling bird-watchers searching for the perfect locale to spread their wings don't have to travel far, say birding experts.
None of its political factions and fledgling parties are dominant.
For this to happen, the fledgling startup urgently needs funds to speed up the clinical trials.
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