| 释义 |
nidulation rare.|nɪdjʊˈleɪʃən|
[f. prec.: see -ation.]
Nesting, nest-making, nidification.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 129 More especially remarkable in the time of their nidulation, and bringing forth their young. a1682― Tracts (1683) 49 They were invited by such conveniences and prepared nests to relinquish their natural places of nidulation. 1845Sir W. Hamilton Metaph. I. App. 426 A convenient harbour for the nidulation, hatching, and nourishment of many parasitic animals. |