nid

Definitions of nid
  1. noun
    a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
    synonyms: retraite
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    type of:
    cachette
    a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)
  2. noun
    a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
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    types:
    ruche
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
    nid d'oiseau
    nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young
    aire
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
    type of:
    objet naturel
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
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