fledged
Americanadjective
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having the plumage or feathers necessary for flight.
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having the characteristics of maturity.
Etymology
Origin of fledged
Example Sentences
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Australia was a British colony for more than 100 years and gained de facto independence in 1901, but has never become a fully fledged republic.
From Barron's
The remaining siblings — sisters Gizmo and Sunny — survived, and successfully fledged.
From Los Angeles Times
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the draft document was not fully fledged, describing it instead as a "list of topics and options".
From BBC
Rory's post would allow him to observe the culture within the station up close, without taking on the duties of a fully fledged police officer.
From BBC
The Big Bear eaglet “fledged,” which means it flew out of the nest, on Saturday at the age of 13 weeks old.
From Los Angeles Times
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