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terrier

burrow, den

noun teh-RYEH Rare

Origin: Medieval Latin 'terrarium' (of the earth)

Also means

terrier (dog breed)

Usage Note

Terrier primarily means the underground burrow of a small animal such as a fox or rabbit. The dog breed called a terrier in English is also un terrier in French, as these dogs were bred to hunt animals out of their burrows.

Examples

"Le renard s'est réfugié dans son terrier."

Natural Translation

The fox took refuge in its burrow.

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