altricial.
Helpless at birth (of young animals); or having young which are helpless at birth.
Meaning & usage
Helpless at birth (of young animals); or having young which are helpless at birth.
Where this word comes from
From New Latin Altrices (a former division of birds), plural of altrīx, the feminine of altor (“nourisher”), from alere (“to nourish”).
Such an animal.
Where this word comes from
From New Latin Altrices (a former division of birds), plural of altrīx, the feminine of altor (“nourisher”), from alere (“to nourish”).
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