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den

/dɛn/
noun

  1. 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.

    "Daniel was put into the lions’ den."

  2. A squalid or wretched place; a haunt.

    "a den of vice"

  3. A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining.

    Similar: family room

Synonymslair, family room
verb

  1. To ensconce or hide oneself in (or as in) a den.

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