den
den Lexical Profile
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• noun
A wild mammal's hidden home or shelter, such as a cave, burrow, or hollow tree.
"The mother fox led her kits safely back into the underground den before dusk."
North American A small, comfortable room in a house where a person can pursue an activity in private or relax with family.
"He spent the evening reading quietly in the den while the rain tapped against the window."
A secret or squalid place where people gather to engage in illicit, immoral, or criminal activities.
"Local authorities raided an illegal gambling den operating in the basement of the old warehouse."
North American A small group of Cub Scouts comprising several youths who meet regularly under an adult leader.
"Our neighborhood Cub Scout den built wooden model cars for the annual Pinewood Derby."
• verb
To live in, retire to, or hibernate in a den (especially of a wild mammal).
"Black bears across the mountain range typically den in late autumn as temperatures drop."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'denn' (cave, lair, or pasture), tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*danjō' (low ground or hollow), which is closely related to the word 'dean' (valley).