"homebird" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: homebirds [plural]
Etymology: From home + bird. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|home|bird}} home + bird Head templates: {{en-noun}} homebird (plural homebirds)
  1. (UK, informal) A person who is unwilling to leave their childhood home or area. Tags: UK, informal Categories (topical): People Synonyms: home bird Related terms: homebody Translations (Translations): kotirakas (Finnish), Nesthocker [masculine] (German), σπιτόγατος (spitógatos) [masculine] (Greek), domator [masculine] (Polish), domatorka [feminine] (Polish)

Inflected forms

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