Den

usgb/den/
noun

A wild animal's hidden home.

The fox safely returned to its den after a day of hunting.
Visual representation of "den" - A wild animal's hidden home

Often appears as...

  • animal den
  • fox's den
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Wild Habitat

Used to describe the natural living area for wild animals, often concealed.

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The naturalists tracked the wolf back to its den.
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Concealment Key

Emphasizes the secretive or hidden aspect of an animal's den.

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The badger's den was hidden under a bush.
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