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noun 
  1. (literally) A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
  2. (metaphorically) An immature, naí¯ve and/or inexperienced person
Translations: 
  • German: Grí¼nschnabel
    (trans-bottom)
adjective 
  1. untried or inexperienced
Etymology: From fledge 'prepare for flying' + diminutive suffix -ling


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