The difference between Fledgling and Virginal

When used as nouns, fledgling means a young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings), whereas virginal means a musical instrument in the harpsichord family.

When used as adjectives, fledgling means untried or inexperienced, whereas virginal means being or resembling a virgin.

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  1. Fledgling as an adjective:

    Untried or inexperienced.

  2. Fledgling as an adjective:

    Emergent or rising.

  1. Fledgling as a noun:

    A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).

  2. Fledgling as a noun:

    An insect that has just fledged, i.e. undergone its final moult to become an adult or imago.

  3. Fledgling as a noun (figuratively):

    An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.

  1. Virginal as an adjective:

    Being or resembling a virgin.

  2. Virginal as an adjective:

    Uncontaminated or pure.

  3. Virginal as an adjective (zoology):

    parthenogenetic

  1. Virginal as a noun (musical instruments):

    A musical instrument in the harpsichord family.

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