fledgeling
adjective
1. (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers
noun
1. any new participant in some activity
Similar word(s): entrant, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter
Definition categories: person, beginner, initiate, novice, tiro, tyro
2. young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
Similar word(s): fledgling
Definition categories: animal