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lair

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nounpl: lairs
covil
1. A wild animal's resting place or den
The lion returned to its lair after hunting.
O leão retornou ao seu covil após caçar.
2. A secret or hidden place, often used by criminals or villains
The criminal mastermind's lair was hidden deep in the mountains.
O covil do criminoso estava escondido nas profundezas das montanhas.
3. A refuge or hideaway
She retreated to her cozy lair with a book.
Ela se retirou para seu aconchegante refúgio com um livro.
NYC Slang
spot, crib (informal for hideout)
Synonyms
denhideoutrefugenestburrow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
covil
Most common translation
General Brazilian
toca
Alternative, especially for smaller animals
Portugal
covil
Standard usage
Portugal
esconderijo
Used more for hideouts and secret places

Related Idioms & Phrases

villain's lair
dragon's lair
snake's lair
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