den

The definition of a den is a hidden place where wild animals sleep or a small room in a house.

(noun)

  1. An example of a den is a bear cave.
  2. An example of a den is where you would have books and a nice chair for reading in your house.

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See den in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the cave or other lair of a wild animal
  2. a retreat or headquarters, as of thieves; haunt
  3. a small, squalid room
  4. a small, cozy room in a house, where a person can be alone to read, work, etc.
  5. a small, localized unit of Cub Scouts

Origin: ME < OE denn, lair, pasture, akin to MLowG, place where grass is trodden down, lair < IE base *dhen-, level place

intransitive verb denned, denning

to live or hide in or as in a den

Denmark

See den in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The shelter or retreat of a wild animal; a lair.
  2. A cave or hollow used as a refuge or hiding place.
  3. A hidden or squalid dwelling place: a den of thieves.
  4. A secluded room for study or relaxation.
  5. A unit of about eight to ten Cub Scouts.
intransitive verb denned denned, den·ning, dens
To inhabit or hide in a den.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English denn

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abbreviation
Denmark

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