natal
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"It's the males that set up the territories so, over time, we tricked them that this was their natal site."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Salmon typically feed in the ocean for about three years and then return to their natal streams to spawn.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Despite his injury, his natal pack welcomes him back, ensuring he eats his share and keeps up on hunts.
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025
A natal kick will normally give neutron stars a measurable speed of 100-1000 km per second.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2024
Like other species of salmon, the Coho has a strong homing instinct, returning to its natal stream.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing natal
"Bonne Annee," Vocabulary from the personal essay
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"Bonne Année" by Jean-Pierre Benoît
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