What is the meaning of fledged?

verb

  • Feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight.
  • Decorate with feathers.
    • usage: "fledge an arrow"
  • Grow feathers.
    • usage: "The young sparrows are fledging already"

adjective

  • Of birds. ( having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination)
  • Of an arrow. ( equipped with feathers).
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