巣窟 — meaning in English

English meaning

• den noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
• lair noun The den or hidden resting place of a wild animal.
• nest noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.

Senses

巣窟 is used for these senses in English:

• nest A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.

den — full definition

1. noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
2. noun A small, cozy room in a home used for relaxing rather than formal entertaining.
3. noun A place associated with a disreputable or secretive activity.

lair — full definition

1. noun The den or hidden resting place of a wild animal.
2. noun A hidden base or retreat, especially one used by a villain in fiction.

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