nido

Definitions of nido
  1. noun
    a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
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    alveare, apiario, arnia, bugno
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
    vespaio
    habitation for wasps or hornets
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    oggetto naturale
    an object occurring naturally; not made by man
  2. noun
    housing that someone is living in
    synonyms: casa
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    eremitaggio, eremo, romitorio
    the abode of a hermit
    abitazione, casa, dimora, domiciliare
    a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
    palafitta
    dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages
    casolare
    a small house with a single story
    villa
    a house (usually large and impressive) on an estate in the country
    palazzina, villetta
    a house that stands alone
    casale, cascinale, fattoria, rustico
    house for a farmer and family
    casino
    a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter
    residenza
    the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)
    palazzina, villetta
    detached or semidetached suburban house
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    alloggiamento, alloggio, ostello
    structures collectively in which people are housed
  3. noun
    a cosy or secluded retreat
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    recesso, ripiegamento, ritiro
    a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
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