Associations to the word «Altricial»

Wiktionary

ALTRICIAL, adjective. (zoology) Helpless at birth (of young animals); or having young which are helpless at birth.

Dictionary definition

ALTRICIAL, adjective. (of hatchlings) naked and blind and dependent on parents for food.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle