querencia

Definitions of querencia
  1. noun
    a longing to return home
    synonyms: añoranza, morriña, nostalgia, saudade
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    type of:
    añoranza, guayabo, nostalgia, saudade
    longing for something past
  2. noun
    a frequently visited place
    synonyms: nidal, nido, territorio
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    type of:
    área
    a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
  3. noun
    the habitation of wild animals
    synonyms: albergue, cama, cubil, encame, guarida, huronera, madriguera, manida
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