nidus

/ˈnaɪdəs/ or /ˈnaɪdʌs/

Definitions

1. noun

A nest, especially one of birds or insects; or a place where a particular activity or process is concentrated, such as the focus of a disease or the core of a social group.

“The bird’s nest was a hidden nidus of twigs and feathers, sheltering its precious eggs.”

Synonyms

  • den
  • hollow
  • nest

Antonyms

  • empty space
  • void