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fledgling

fledg·ling [ fléjjling ] or fledge·ling [ fléjjling ]


noun  (plural fledg·lings) (plural fledge·lings)
Definition:
 
1. young bird: a young bird that has recently become capable of flight

2. somebody inexperienced: a young or inexperienced person



adjective 
Definition:
 
inexperienced: inexperienced because still learning or just starting to do something
a fledgling business

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