A.nest of young birds, Id.3.111, Ar.Av.642, Pl.R.548a, Thphr.CP 4.5.7 (in the form νοσσιῶν); νεοττιὰς ποιεῖσθαι, νεοττιὰν ποιεῖν, Arist. HA613b6, 618a8.
2. brood of young birds, Lycurg.132, Dsc.Eup. 1.21, Ev.Luc.13.34; “ν. χελιδόνων” Men.Pk.278: metaph., “ν. τέκνων” Com.Adesp.873 (= Trag.Adesp.189).
4. beehive, LXX 4 Ma.14.19.