A Lair
- A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground.
- A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
- (figuratively) A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.
- (Britain dialectal) A bed or resting place.
- (Scotland) A grave; a cemetery plot. [from c. 1420]
Synonyms
- (of an animal): burrow (of some smaller mammals), den (of a lion or tiger)
- (of a criminal): den, hide-out