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nido — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • nest noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
  • nursery noun A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.

Senses

nido is used for these senses in English:

  • nest A hideout for bad people to frequent or haunt; a den.
  • nursery (agriculture, zoology) A place where animals breed, or where young animals are naturally or artificially reared (for example, on a farm).

nest — full definition

  1. noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
  2. noun A cozy or secure home, or a hidden base for something (often negative), such as a gang's hideout.
  3. verb To build or settle into a nest, or to fit smaller things inside larger ones.

nursery — full definition

  1. noun A place where nursing (“breastfeeding”) or the raising of children is carried on.
  2. noun Especially in European countries: a room or area in a household set apart for the care of children.
  3. noun An institution for small children who not yet have begun primary school during daytime (when their parents work); a daycare centre.
  4. noun The first year of pre-school.

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