verb deponent transitive intransitive

nīdŭlor

2nd PP nīdŭlāri

and a. [nidus].

Neutr., to build a nest intransitive

Neutr., to build a nest: halcyones hieme in aquā nidulantur, Varr. ap. Non. 145, 7; and Gell. 3, 10, 5; 2, 29, 4.—*

to make a nest for one active •

Act. aliquem, to make a nest for one: contra rigorem hiemis vermiculos fetus sui nidulantur, Plin. 11, 28, 34, § 98.

Perseus ID: n30924 Key: nidulor