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lustrum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • den noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
  • haunt verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
  • lair noun The den or hidden resting place of a wild animal.

Senses

lustrum is used for these senses in English:

  • den A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
  • haunt A place at which one is regularly found; a habitation or hangout.
  • lustrum (historical) A lustration: a ceremonial purification of the people of Rome performed every five years after the census. [from late 16th c.]
  • quinquennium A period of five years.

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.

haunt — full definition

  1. verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
  2. verb To trouble or prey on someone's mind persistently.
  3. noun A place someone visits often; a regular hangout.

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