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lair

/lɛə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A hidden place or den, especially one belonging to a wild animal or a criminal.

  • noun

    A place where one feels at home or in control.

Pronunciation
  1. /lɛə/



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  2. /lɛə/



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Synonyms

den , hide-out , burrow , den , holt
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lair
square , fare , glare , stare , repair
Homonyms
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  1. laird (en) : A Scottish title equivalent to an English lord.

  2. lore (en) : Knowledge or information, especially about a particular subject or area.

Homophones
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  1. laird (en) : A Scottish title equivalent to an English lord.

  2. lore (en) : Knowledge or information, especially about a particular subject or area.

Variants
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lair , lairs , laired , lairing
Forms
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lairs, lairing

Etymology
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Old English hlēor, hlār 'clearing, glade, lair' or Middle English laire 'den, lair, burrow'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'lair' is derived from the Old English word 'hlēor', which means 'clearing, glade, lair' or 'den, lair, burrow'.

  2. In Scottish folklore, a laird is a landowner or chief of a clan.

  3. The Loch Ness Monster, a famous mythical creature, is said to live in a lair in Loch Ness in Scotland.

Related Concepts
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  1. den: A lair is a type of den, but a den is not necessarily a lair. A den is a natural or excavated shelter, especially one for a wild animal.

  2. burrow: A lair can also be referred to as a burrow, which is a hole or underground chamber, especially one excavated by an animal.

Culture
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In literature, a lair is often used to describe the hiding place of a villain or monster, such as Dracula's castle or the Loch Ness Monster's den. In mythology, a lair is the dwelling place of a god or other supernatural being. In folklore, a lair is a place where one can go to be safe and protected, such as a fortress or a sanctuary.

How to Memorize "lair"

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    - Imagine a dark, hidden cave or underground den. Visualize a wild animal or a criminal hiding in this lair.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lair' with the idea of a secret hideaway or a den.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Lions And Rhinos Are Roaring In Lairs' to help remember the word 'lair'.

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