Nestle

/ˈnɛsəl/ verb

Definition

To settle comfortably and snugly into a position; to lie close and snug, as a bird in its nest.

Etymology

From Old English nestlian, derived from nest. The word has maintained its core meaning of settling into a comfortable, protected position since Old English times, with the metaphorical sense developing naturally.

Kelly Says

The famous Swiss company Nestlé chose this name to evoke the comfort and nourishment associated with a bird's nest, with their logo featuring a nest with baby birds. The umlaut in Nestlé reflects the German pronunciation of founder Henri Nestlé's surname.

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