Lairing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ป
lairing
[ หlษrษชล ]
shelter, den
A lairing is a term used to describe a place where certain animals, particularly wild animals like wolves or bears, make their home. It can also refer more generally to a den or a shelter where animals live and raise their young.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wolf's lairing was hidden deep in the forest.
- We discovered a bear lairing near the riverbank.
- The lairing of the fox was cleverly camouflaged.
Translations
Translations of the word "lairing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคซเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verstecken
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggali
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะบะพะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ kopaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ
๐ซ๐ท creuser
๐ช๐ธ excavar
๐น๐ท kazmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kopat
๐ธ๐ฐ kopaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ kopati
๐ฎ๐ธ grafa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qazmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ excavar
Etymology
The term 'lairing' can be traced back to Middle English, derived from the word 'laire', which itself comes from Old English 'leah' meaning an area of clearing, usually in a wood or a field. It is closely associated with the concept of animals creating a safe and hidden space for themselves away from threats and predators. Over time, the usage has expanded beyond just wild animals to refer to any kind of shelter or hideout where animals might raise their young or seek refuge from danger. In contemporary usage, it retains a somewhat rustic connotation, evoking images of nature and untamed wilderness.