madriguera

Definitions of madriguera
  1. noun
    a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
    synonyms: guarida
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    type of:
    escondedero, escondite, escondrijo, huronera
    a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)
  2. noun
    the habitation of wild animals
    synonyms: albergue, cama, cubil, encame, guarida, huronera, manida, querencia
  3. noun
    a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
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    types:
    conejera
    a series of connected underground tunnels occupied by rabbits
    type of:
    hoya, hoyo, hueco, socavón
    a depression hollowed out of solid matter
  4. noun
    a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
    synonyms: nido
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    types:
    colmena
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
    aguilera
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
    avispero
    habitation for wasps or hornets
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