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lair

/lɛə/
noun

  1. A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.

  2. A shed or shelter for domestic animals.

  3. A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.

verb

  1. To rest; to dwell.

  2. To lay down.

  3. To bury.

Synonymsden, hide-out, burrow, den, holt

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